The Power of the Dog (Savage novel)
1967 novel by Thomas Savage / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Power of the Dog is a 1967 novel of Western fiction written by American author Thomas Savage.
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Author | Thomas Savage |
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Cover artist | Milton Glaser |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Western fiction |
Set in | Montana |
Published | |
Publisher | Little, Brown and Company |
Publication date | 1967 |
Media type | Print (hardcover) |
Pages | 276 |
OCLC | 1065897 |
813/.54 | |
LC Class | PZ3.S2652 Po PS3569.A83 |
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The story deals with bachelor brothers Phil and George, who live on a ranch in Montana, and the events following George's marriage. Phil looks with disdain at George's new wife, Rose, and her son Pete, after which dramatic events begin to unfold.
In 2021, the novel was adapted into a film of the same name which went on to be nominated for 12 Oscars and renewed interest in the novel.