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"The Power of the Dog" by Thomas Savage is a novel set in the American West during the early 20th century. The story centers around two brothers, Phil and George Burbank, who come from a wealthy Montana ranching family. Phil, the older brother, is domineering, cruel, and manipulative, while George is sensitive, artistic, and kind-hearted. As the brothers grow older, their differences become more pronounced, and their relationship becomes increasingly strained. When George falls in love with a widow and her son, Phil sees it as a threat to his own power and sets out to destroy them. Savage's novel is a powerful exploration of family dynamics, masculinity, and the destructive nature of power. It is a haunting and deeply affecting work that has earned a place as a classic of Western literature.

Quotes:

1. "He [Phil] thought: We can't bear the truth about ourselves. We all have to lie to ourselves to live. Otherwise we'd go crazy."
2. "He [George] thought of Phil and then he thought of himself and then he felt sick and then he thought he was going to die."

"The Power of the Dog" by Thomas Savage is a novel set in the American West during the early 20th century. The story centers around two brothers, Phil and George Burbank, who come from a wealthy Montana ranching family. Phil, the older brother, is domineering, cruel, and manipulative, while George is sensitive, artistic, and kind-hearted.

As the brothers grow older, their differences become more pronounced, and their relationship becomes increasingly strained. When George falls in love with a widow and her son, Phil sees it as a threat to his own power and sets out to destroy them.

Savage's novel is a powerful exploration of family dynamics, masculinity, and the destructive nature of power. It is a haunting and deeply affecting work that has earned a place as a classic of Western literature.

Quotes:

1. "He [Phil] thought: We can't bear the truth about ourselves. We all have to lie to ourselves to live. Otherwise we'd go crazy."
2. "He [George] thought of Phil and then he thought of himself and then he felt sick and then he thought he was going to die."

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The Power of the Dog by Thomas Savage