Bret Harte

The Crusade of the Excelsior (eBook, ePUB)

Journey Through the South Pacific: Greed, Ambition, and Cultural Clashes in the 19th Century Gold Rush Era

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Bret Harte's 'The Crusade of the Excelsior' is a captivating novel that follows the journey of a group of American travelers on a steamship to the South Pacific. Set against the backdrop of the 19th-century gold rush era, the book explores themes of greed, ambition, and cultural clashes. Harte's vivid descriptions and realistic character portrayals immerse readers in the exotic settings and tumultuous events faced by the passengers of the Excelsior. The novel's narrative style combines adventure with social commentary, reflecting Harte's skillful storytelling and deep insight into human nature. As a prominent figure in American literature, Harte's work often delves into the complexities of life during the expansion of the American West, making 'The Crusade of the Excelsior' a valuable contribution to the literary canon.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 251
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066192907
• Artikelnr.: 58596561

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.