Can you recommend some gay western novels?

One well - known gay western novel is 'Brokeback Mountain' by Annie Proulx. It tells a poignant love story between two male cowboys in the American West. The story beautifully captures their complex relationship, the challenges they face due to society's attitudes at that time, and the depth of their love. It was also made into a very successful movie.

Yes, 'Brokeback Mountain' by Annie Proulx is a very well - known one. It tells the tragic love story of two cowboys in the American West.

There might be 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' which was popular around that time. It's a complex thriller with a strong female lead, Lisbeth Salander. The story involves mystery, family secrets, and a lot of suspense in a Swedish - set but with a western - influenced style.

Sure. 'The Call of the Wild' by Jack London is a great Western novel. It tells the story of a dog named Buck and his journey in the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush. Another one is 'Lonesome Dove' by Larry McMurtry, which is a complex and epic tale of a cattle drive. 'True Grit' by Charles Portis is also excellent, following a young girl's quest for revenge with the help of a U.S. Marshal.

We should focus on literature works with positive values such as classic novels, rather than seeking erotic novels.

Sure. 'The Virginian' is a great one. It tells the story of a cowboy in Wyoming and is considered a classic in western literature. Another is 'Lonesome Dove' which follows the adventures of two former Texas Rangers on a cattle drive. 'Riders of the Purple Sage' by Zane Grey is also highly recommended. It has a great plot involving a Mormon girl and a non - Mormon cowboy.

Another one is 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer. It features a collection of stories told by a group of pilgrims on a journey. It gives a great insight into medieval life and different social classes in the west at that time.

Sure. 'The Sisters Brothers' by Patrick deWitt is a great new western novel. It tells a story of two assassin brothers in the old west with a darkly humorous tone.

One more to consider is 'Winter in the Blood' by James Welch. Although it's not a traditional western in all aspects, it has elements of the western landscape and a very dark, introspective mood. The protagonist's journey is one of self - discovery in a desolate and unforgiving environment.

Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a great short western novel. It tells a heartwarming story about a young couple who sacrifice their most precious possessions for each other.