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Lonesome Dove at 40: McMurtry, Mythmaking, and the Reimagining of the American Southwest

by Department of English

Academic/Educational/Learning Academic Fellowship Educational and Awareness Free Food Learning Lecture/Presentation

Fri, Nov 14, 2025 8:15 AM –

Sat, Nov 15, 2025 4:00 PM CST (GMT-6)

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Join the SMU Departments of English and History in celebrating the 40th anniversary of Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove. This two-day conference explores McMurtry’s reimagining of the American West. Through panels, conversations, and keynote lectures, we will reflect on the myths, histories, and cultural legacies that continue to shape our understanding of the American Southwest.

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