Owen Wister

Owen Wister was born on July 14, 1860, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An American writer and scholar, he is often recognized as one of the founding figures of Western literature. Wister was well-educated, attending Harvard University and later studying law at the University of Pennsylvania. Throughout his career, he was committed to promoting American Western culture and literature, and his work has had a lasting influence on the portrayal of the American West in literature.

Personal Name: Owen Wister

Birth: 1860

Death: 1938