Tales of the Argonauts: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Tales of the Argonauts is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Harte, Bret (1836–1902).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Tales of the Argonauts" by Bret Harte is a collection of short stories published in 1875. Set during California's 1849 gold rush and its aftermath, these tales capture a world where adventurers from across the globe lived free from conventional society's restraints. Harte's stories reveal essential truths about human nature, finding goodness even in the lowest characters. Through humor and pathos, he portrays a primitive frontier society he witnessed firsthand as a boy, transforming raw experience into enduring literature.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Tales of the Argonauts
- Author credits: Harte, Bret (1836–1902)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- American fiction -- 19th century
- Short stories
- Western stories
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Short Stories
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