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Condensed Novels: New Burlesques is a satirical collection of short stories written by Bret Harte, an American author and poet. The book was first published in 1886 and consists of parodies of popular novels of the time, including works by Charles Dickens, Nathaniel Hawthorne,... Read Full Overview

Condensed Novels: New Burlesques by Bret Harte is a collection of humorous short stories that satirize popular novels of the time. The stories are written in a condensed style, parodying the overly dramatic and sentimental nature of Victorian literature. The book includes parodies... Read Full Overview

"New Burlesques" from Bret Harte. American author and poet (1836-1902).

Francis Bret Harte (August 25, 1836 - May 5, 1902) was an American author and poet, best remembered for his short fiction featuring miners, gamblers, and other romantic figures of the California Gold Rush. In a career spanning more than four decades, he wrote poetry, fiction,... Read Full Overview

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