Western genre

The Western genre is a style of storytelling set in the American West during the late 19th to early 20th century. It often features cowboys, outlaws, lawmen, and Native Americans, focusing on themes of survival, justice, and frontier life. Common elements include horseback riding, shootouts, open landscapes, and small towns. Westerns celebrate individualism and the conflict between civilization and the wild, often highlighting moral dilemmas. This genre spans films, literature, and television, with iconic works like "High Noon" and "Little House on the Prairie," shaping cultural perceptions of the American frontier.