The Bell-Ringer Of Angel'S And Other Stories - Harte, Bret
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One of the most fascinating short stories "The Bell-Ringer of Angel" was written by Bret Harte who was an American author and poet majorly known for his works set in the American West during the 19th century. The book was published in the late 19th century and unfolds a fictional town presented in California. The narrative of the book is framed in such a way that interconnects the significant elements of mystery, romance and human connection. The prime protagonist of the story is an enigmatic bell ringer named Salomy Jane. Throughout the book, the author beautifully presents the protagonist by…mehr

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One of the most fascinating short stories "The Bell-Ringer of Angel" was written by Bret Harte who was an American author and poet majorly known for his works set in the American West during the 19th century. The book was published in the late 19th century and unfolds a fictional town presented in California. The narrative of the book is framed in such a way that interconnects the significant elements of mystery, romance and human connection. The prime protagonist of the story is an enigmatic bell ringer named Salomy Jane. Throughout the book, the author beautifully presents the protagonist by capturing the attention of townsfolk due to her beauty and the lure of the melodies she produces. The introduction of a stranger, Yuba Bill makes the story more intriguing and uncovers a muster surrounded by the past. The complete story is a connection of several enigmatic and aesthetic themes of redemption, transformative power and forgiveness. Last but not least, the book is a blend of Western adventure elements and a nuanced exploration of complexities in the human heart.
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Francis Bret Harte (1836 - 1902) was an American short story writer and poet, best remembered for his short fiction featuring miners, gamblers and other romantic figures of the California Gold Rush. In a career spanning more than four decades, he wrote poetry, fiction, plays, lectures, book reviews, editorials and magazine sketches in addition to fiction. As he moved from California to the eastern U.S. to Europe, he incorporated new subjects and characters into his stories but his Gold Rush tales have been most often reprinted, adapted and admired.