Bret Harte

From Sand Hill to Pine (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Fans of high-quality Western tales will cherish this collection from the renowned chronicler of California's misfits, outcasts, and rebels. Several of the stories collected resurrect some of Harte's most popular characters; widely reviled blowhard Colonel Starbottle is featured in "e;What Happened at the Fonda,"e; and grizzled stage driver Yuba Bill shows up in "e;A Niece of Snapshot Harry's."e;

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Floating Press
• Seitenzahl: 212
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781776597543
• Artikelnr.: 45258819

Autorenporträt

The career of one of the prominent authors Bret Harte was quite dynamic as he contributed in various sectors like teaching, working as a miner and later as a journalist. But he was mostly known after he started his literary career, especially for his short and loving stories and poems. Being an American author and poet, he got high recognition after his work exploring the American West during the 19th century. He was born in 1836 in Albany New York and later he moved to California and gained experience which significantly influenced his style of writing. Apart from this book, some of his notable work includes "The Luck of Roaring Camp" an aesthetic short story that's established his reputation as a writer in Western literature. Despite facing a lot of criticism for his work resulted in deviation from his earlier success. However, created long long-lasting impact on people by contributing a heart-warming and aesthetic glimpse of Western culture. Bret Harte's writing style was highly praised for combining humour with a deep connection to human nature.