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Bret Harte's 'Complete Poetical Works' is a collection of poems that heavily reflect the author's experiences as a writer in California during the Gold Rush era. Harte's poems capture the rugged landscapes, diverse characters, and moral challenges of the time, providing a vivid depiction of life in the American West. His literary style is characterized by a blend of realism and romanticism, with a focus on themes such as the pursuit of wealth, the clash of cultures, and the harsh realities of frontier life. Harte's use of vivid imagery and keen observation sets his poetry apart in the literary…mehr

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Bret Harte's 'Complete Poetical Works' is a collection of poems that heavily reflect the author's experiences as a writer in California during the Gold Rush era. Harte's poems capture the rugged landscapes, diverse characters, and moral challenges of the time, providing a vivid depiction of life in the American West. His literary style is characterized by a blend of realism and romanticism, with a focus on themes such as the pursuit of wealth, the clash of cultures, and the harsh realities of frontier life. Harte's use of vivid imagery and keen observation sets his poetry apart in the literary canon, making this collection a valuable insight into the complexities of the Western experience. Fans of American Romantic literature will appreciate the depth and authenticity of Harte's verse, while readers interested in the history of the American West will find a rich tapestry of culture and society in these poems. Bret Harte's 'Complete Poetical Works' is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Western frontier and the human spirit that thrived there.
Autorenporträt
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.