Bret Harte

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From Sand Hill to Pine and A Tourist from Injianny

Beschreibung

From Sand Hill to Pine and A Tourist from Injianny is a collection of two short stories written by Bret Harte. The first story, From Sand Hill to Pine, is set in California during the Gold Rush era and follows the lives of a group of wealthy San Francisco socialites who decide to spend their summer in the small town of Pine. The story explores themes of class, wealth, and social status, as well as the challenges of adapting to life in a small town.The second story, A Tourist from Injianny, is a humorous tale about a man from Indiana who comes to California as a tourist and finds himself in a series of comical misadventures. The story satirizes the stereotypes and misconceptions that people from different regions of the United States have about each other, and highlights the absurdity of some of the cultural differences between regions.Overall, From Sand Hill to Pine and A Tourist from Injianny is a witty and insightful collection of stories that provide a glimpse into life in California during the mid-19th century. Harte's writing is characterized by his keen observation of human behavior and his ability to capture the essence of his characters' personalities and motivations. The stories are entertaining, thought-provoking, and offer a unique perspective on the social and cultural landscape of California during this period.1899. Illustrated. Bret Harte's witty, sometimes heart-rending tales of frontier California, earned him acclaim during the 1860s as the new prophet of American letters. His books, The Luck of Roaring Camp, The Outcasts of Poker Flat and M'liss, helped establish the foundations of western American fiction. Contents of From Sand Hill to Pine includes: A Niece of Snapshot Harry's; A Treasure of the Redwoods; A Belle of Canada City; What Happened at the Fonda; A Jack and Jill of the Sierras; and Mr. Bilson's Housekeeper. Also included is the story A Tourist from Injianny. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Bret Harte was a well-known poet and author from the United States who made significant literary achievements in the American West during the Gold Rush era. Harte moved to California in 1854, after moving to Albany, New York, on August 25, 1836, and immersed himself in the vibrant social and cultural environment of the Gold Rush. Harte started writing as an editor, journalist, and teacher. He rose to national notoriety when he took over as editor of "The Overland Monthly," a literary journal located in San Francisco, in 1868. His short stories-"The Luck of Roaring Camp" and "The Outcasts of Poker Flat," in particular-were widely praised for their realistic depictions of frontier life and their exploration of morality, humanity, and the effects of unexpected wealth. Harte eventually came under fire for departing from the frontier genre, even though his early writings frequently romanticized the Wild West. His impact persisted despite controversy, and he left a lasting impression on American literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 356
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Mai 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 578g
• ISBN-13: 9781417923045
• ISBN-10: 1417923040
• Artikelnr.: 22264511