Bret Harte

Jeff Briggs S Love Story

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Produktbeschreibung

Bret Harte is best known for his stories about pioneering life in California. Harte moved to California in 1853 where he worked as a miner, journalist, teacher and messenger. In this California tale Jeff Briggs is a tall handsome 25 year old. He is a landlord for a roadside inn on the route to California. The inn is not much more than a run down shamble of a place. Harte does a wonderful job of developing his characters and the atmosphere of this novella.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Book Jungle
• Seitenzahl: 78
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Februar 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 165g
• ISBN-13: 9781438535463
• ISBN-10: 1438535465
• Artikelnr.: 29278975

Autorenporträt

Bret Harte (1836-1902) was an influential American author and poet best known for his short stories and tales about the American West, particularly California. His works capture the essence of frontier life and have significantly contributed to the Western genre in American literature. The Luck of Roaring Camp (1868): This short story is considered one of Harte's masterpieces. It tells the story of a gold mining camp that undergoes a transformation following the birth of a baby. The Outcasts of Poker Flat (1869): Another notable short story, it explores themes of redemption and human dignity as a group of outcasts faces harsh conditions. Tennessee's Partner (1869): A story about loyalty and friendship set in a mining camp, showcasing Harte's skill in character development and local color. In 1871, Harte moved to the East Coast and continued his writing career. He also worked as a diplomat, serving as the U.S. Consul in Germany and later in Scotland. Despite facing financial difficulties later in life, Harte remained a prolific writer until his death on May 5, 1902, in London, England. Bret Harte's contributions to American literature have had a lasting impact, particularly in the Western genre. His stories of the American frontier remain celebrated for their narrative quality, character portrayal and cultural significance.Bret Harte's legacy as a pioneer of Western literature endures, with his stories continuing to be read and appreciated for their rich depiction of frontier life and the human condition.