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Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Bret Harte

By Bret Harte

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Explore a collection of stories, poems, and novels set in the American West, where humor and pathos meet in tales of frontier life.

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"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Bret Harte" by Bret Harte is a compilation of the writer's numerous pieces, like short tales, longer books, and rhyming verses, mostly crafted in the later 1800s. This collection highlights Harte's impact on American writing, mainly centered on subjects like the American West, life on the edge of civilization, and examinations of different people. As a key person in literature, Harte's creations capture the energy and events of the time, mixing comedy, sadness, and thoughts on society. The index organizes many of Bret Harte's writings, serving as a helpful guide for those wanting to explore his wide range of work. It features well-known stories like "The Luck of Roaring Camp" and "The Outcasts of Poker Flat," portraying moral difficulties and the lives of people in tough settings. This anthology includes different types of writing, from funny stories to moving dramas, giving readers sharp insights into the lives and beliefs of people during a changing period in America.

About the Author

Bret Harte was an American short story writer and poet best remembered for short fiction featuring miners, gamblers, and other romantic figures of the California Gold Rush. In a career spanning more than four decades, he also wrote poetry, plays, lectures, book reviews, editorials, and magazine sketches.

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