Selected Stories of Bret Harte: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Selected Stories of Bret Harte is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Harte, Bret (1836–1902).
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"Selected Stories of Bret Harte" by Bret Harte is a collection of short stories likely written during the late 19th century. The stories are set against the backdrop of the American West, exploring themes of human nature, morality, and the humor found in hardship, with characters that reflect the diverse and often rough-and-tumble life of the frontier. The beginning of the collection introduces readers to Bret Harte's narrative style through the story "The Luck of Roaring Camp." Here, a group of rough men living in a mining camp reacts to the birth of the first child in their community, whom they name Tommy Luck after the camp's newfound good fortune. This story contrasts the gruff, lawless lifestyle of the men with their tenderness towards the orphaned child and showcases a transformation within the camp as they attempt to provide a better life for him. The narrative vividly paints the characters' emotional depth while maintaining a sense of humor, illustrating how the arrival of the child compels these hardened men to reflect on their lives and behaviors.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Selected Stories of Bret Harte
- Author credits: Harte, Bret (1836–1902)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- California -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
- Short stories, American
- Western stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Short Stories
- Western
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