# Dedication explained — The Virginian

> Chapter companion for The Virginian by Owen Wister.

## What happens

The author dedicates the book to Theodore Roosevelt, acknowledging his previous readings and criticisms, and expressing enduring admiration.

## Key lines

> To Theodore Roosevelt Some of these pages you have seen, some you have praised, one stands new-written because you blamed it; and all, my dear critic, beg leave to remind you of their author’s changeless admiration.

The author dedicates the book to Theodore Roosevelt, noting that Roosevelt has read and praised some parts, and one part has been rewritten due to his criticism, while expressing constant admiration.

_This dedication highlights the author's respect for Roosevelt's literary feedback and their personal connection._

## Links

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