Meaning of neo-Western | Babel Free

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A subgenre of the Western genre that includes contemporary settings and uses Old West themes, archetypes, and motifs.

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“In conversation with Cawelti's delineation, we now experience a revitalized genre, the neo-Western. Questions arise: Does the neo-Western signify a point in time when civilization has become so thoroughly corrupted and co-opted that savagery and lawlessness experience an inclining surge, creating a nihilistic outlook in comparison to the old epic/tragedy style which represented the best possible outcome for humanity?”

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