I love classic westerns, but I'm looking for something that could still be classified as a western in spite of not really fitting the classic plot/themes – Butcher's Crossing by John Williams is the best example I can think of. I've also read Blood Meridian and All the Pretty Horses, but I'm not looking for something quite as dark as those (well at least not as dark as Blood Meridian lol).
Thank you!
by thematterasserted