Bret Harte

Under the Redwoods (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Bret Harte made his name as a writer by being one of the first to chronicle the early days of California. The tales in this collection are primarily set in the region, ranging from character studies to nuanced examination of social issues. In "e;Three Vagabonds of Trinidad,"e; a tragic massacre of Native Americans is used as a lens through which Harte examines the clash of cultures in California.

---

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in A, B, BG, CY, CZ, D, DK, EW, E, FIN, F, GR, HR, H, IRL, I, LT, L, LR, M, NL, PL, P, R, S, SLO, SK ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Floating Press
• Seitenzahl: 213
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781776674961
• Artikelnr.: 47393518

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.