A Millionaire of Rough-and-Ready (eBook)

Exploring wealth, power, and sacrifice in the California Gold Rush era

Bret Harte (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
156 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766456763-5 (EAN)

Infos

In "A Millionaire of Rough-and-Ready," Bret Harte delivers a vivid tapestry of life during the California Gold Rush, showcasing his signature blend of humor and realism. Set in the mining town of Rough-and-Ready, Harte crafts a compelling narrative that examines social class, wealth, and human relationships through the lens of his richly drawn characters. The novella incorporates elements of local color and irony, capturing the idiosyncrasies of frontier life while simultaneously critiquing the American dream's attainability and discontentment among those who seek fortune. Bret Harte, a crucial figure in 19th-century American literature, was deeply influenced by his own experiences in California. Having lived in the midst of the Gold Rush, Harte's firsthand encounters with miners and settlers provided him with a profound understanding of their struggles and aspirations. His prowess as a storyteller earned him national acclaim, and he adeptly used humor and poignant observation to explore broader themes of morality and ambition within American society. Readers who indulge in this novella will find themselves immersed in the complexities of human nature and the contradictions of wealth. Harte's sharp wit, along with his keen observations, make this a must-read for those interested in the social landscape of America during a transformative era.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 5.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Comic / Humor / Manga
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror
• Schlagworte: 19th Century America • 19th century authors • American Literature • American Western themes • Bret Harte • California • California mining town • california writers • Classic Literature • Fiction • frontier humor • frontier tales • Gold rush • humorous literary style • Literary Canon • pioneering American fiction • Realistic social commentary • regional dialect storytelling • Short Stories • social life and customs • Vivid Character Portrayals • wealth and sacrifice • western fiction • western stories