True Grit: Novel

Charles Portis, acclaimed as one of America's most enduring and unique literary voices, has left a lasting impact on the American canon with his novels. True Grit, his most famous work, was first published in 1968 and has received critical acclaim and enthusiastic praise from fans for over fifty years. This tale of danger and adventure in the old west has inspired two award-winning films, the first starring John Wayne as Marshal Rooster Cogburn, and a widely praised remake by the Coen brothers starring Jeff Bridges.

True Grit follows fourteen-year-old Mattie Ross, who seeks vengeance after her father is murdered by the coward Tom Chaney in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Determined to see justice served, she convinces the tough US Marshal Rooster Cogburn to help track down the killer in Indian Territory.

This novel is not just a classic Western, but a timeless piece of American literature that is as eccentric, cool, funny, and unflinching as its protagonist, Mattie Ross. Whether you are a fan of the John Wayne film or the Coen brothers' adaptation, revisiting the original story will be a rewarding experience. With an afterword by bestselling author Donna Tartt and a reading group guide included in this edition, readers will have a deeper understanding and appreciation of this American masterpiece.

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