Bret Harte

Broschiertes Buch

MR Jack Hamlin S Mediation and Other Stories

Beschreibung

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. Stories in this collection include Mr. Jack Hamlin's mediation -- The man at the semaphore -- An Esmeralda of Rocky Cañon -- Dick Spindler's family Christmas -- When the waters were up at "Jules" -- The boom in the "Calaveras Clarion" -- The secret of Sobriente's well -- Liberty Jones's discovery

Autor

Bret Harte was an American writer and poet, renowned for his short stories about the California Gold Rush, often featuring miners, gamblers, and other colorful figures of the time. His literary career spanned more than forty years, during which he produced not only short stories but also poetry, plays, book reviews, editorials, and magazine sketches. Born on August 25, 1836, in Albany, New York, he was the son of Elizabeth Ostrander and Henry Harte. Harte's works helped shape American literature, particularly through his vivid portrayal of life during the Gold Rush era. In 1862, he married Anna Griswold, and together they had four children: Griswold, Ethel, Francis King, and Jessamy. Harte's writing brought him widespread recognition, though he spent much of his later life in Europe. He passed away on May 5, 1902, in London at the age of 65. Known for his ability to capture the spirit of the American West, his legacy continues to influence writers exploring the complexities of the frontier experience.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Book Jungle
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. März 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 284g
• ISBN-13: 9781438573731
• ISBN-10: 1438573731
• Artikelnr.: 29496506