Tales, Poems and Sketches of Bret Harte

By Bret Harte

Book Overview

Tales, Poems and Sketches of Bret Harte is a collection of literary works by the American author Bret Harte. The book includes a variety of genres, including short stories, poetry, and sketches. The stories are set in the American West during the 19th century and feature characters from different backgrounds and walks of life. The collection also includes some of Harte's most famous works, such as ""The Luck of Roaring Camp"" and ""The Outcasts of Poker Flat"". The poems in the book explore themes of love, nature, and the human condition. The sketches are brief character studies that offer a glimpse into the lives of the people of the West. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive look at the works of Bret Harte and his contribution to American literature.1908. Illustrated. Bret Harte's witty, sometimes heart-rending tales of frontier California, earned him acclaim during the 1860s as the new prophet of American letters. His books, The Luck of Roaring Camp, The Outcasts of Poker Flat and M'liss, helped establish the foundations of western American fiction. This volume contains some of his most famous works including: The Luck of Roaring Camp; The Outcasts of Poker Flat; M'liss; Dickens in Camp; Brown of Calaveras; Baby Sylvester; and many more. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162644168
• ISBN13: 9781162644165
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"