Mrs. Skagg's Husbands and Other Stories (eBook, ePUB) - Harte, Bret
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In Bret Harte's collection of short stories, 'Mrs. Skagg's Husbands and Other Stories,' readers are immersed in the rough and tumble world of the American West during the mid-19th century. Harte's prose is marked by its vivid descriptions of frontier life, with characters ranging from gold miners to gamblers, and themes of love, redemption, and the harsh realities of the frontier. The stories are crafted with precision and detail, offering a glimpse into a world that is both captivating and unforgiving. Harte's literary style captures the essence of the Western landscape, creating a narrative…mehr

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In Bret Harte's collection of short stories, 'Mrs. Skagg's Husbands and Other Stories,' readers are immersed in the rough and tumble world of the American West during the mid-19th century. Harte's prose is marked by its vivid descriptions of frontier life, with characters ranging from gold miners to gamblers, and themes of love, redemption, and the harsh realities of the frontier. The stories are crafted with precision and detail, offering a glimpse into a world that is both captivating and unforgiving. Harte's literary style captures the essence of the Western landscape, creating a narrative that is as timeless as it is engaging. The collection is a testament to Harte's ability to weave compelling tales that resonate with readers across generations. Bret Harte's own experiences as a journalist and later a writer in California undoubtedly influenced his portrayal of the American West in 'Mrs. Skagg's Husbands and Other Stories.' His keen observations of human nature and the complexities of life on the frontier shine through in each story, making them both entertaining and thought-provoking. I highly recommend this collection to any reader interested in Western literature, as well as those looking for engaging and well-crafted short stories that remain relevant today.
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.