Brokeback Mountain is a short story by Annie Proulx first published in The New Yorker in 1997. It tells the story of two young ranch-hands, Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist, who meet on a sheepherding job in the summer of 1963. The two men develop a passionate and secretive sexual relationship that lasts for many years, despite the social and cultural constraints of the time and place.
The story has been praised for its unflinching portrayal of the complexities of same-sex love and the challenges faced by those who live in rural and conservative communities. It has also been criticized for its bleak and pessimistic ending. However, there is no doubt that Brokeback Mountain is a powerful and moving story that has had a profound impact on readers and viewers around the world.
