A First Family of Tasajara (eBook)

Pioneering Tales of the Wild West: Love, Betrayal, and Redemption in Early California

Bret Harte (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
218 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406617630-3 (EAN)

Infos

In "A First Family of Tasajara," Bret Harte draws readers into the intricacies of life in a small California mining town during the mid-19th century. Through his distinctive use of regional dialect and rich, evocative imagery, Harte captures the social dynamics and moral complexities that define the community. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Gold Rush era, providing a lens through which the clash of cultures, old-world traditions, and the harsh realities of frontier life are examined with sharp irony and compassion. Bret Harte was a prominent American author and poet, renowned for his keen insight into the American West. His experiences living in the mining towns of California inspired not only his celebrated short stories and poems but also this novel, which portrays the trials and tribulations of its characters against a rapidly changing societal landscape. Harte's ability to intertwine humor with poignant social critique reflects his deep understanding of human nature and the complexities of American identity during this transformative period. This novel is essential reading for anyone interested in American literature, the historical nuances of the Gold Rush, and nuanced character studies. Harte's deft narrative style and insightful social commentary provide a rich exploration of a pivotal moment in American history, making "A First Family of Tasajara" a timeless offering.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror
• Schlagworte: 19th century • 19th century american fiction • American Fiction • American frontier life • American Literature • Calif. • California • California authors • California Gold Rush era • classic novel • Contra Costa County • cultural clash narrative • Fiction • frontier stories • Gold Rush literature • historical fiction • Indigenous community conflict • love and betrayal themes • Pioneering literature • Post-Gold Rush settlers • Realistic character portrayals • rugged landscape descriptions • Small town dynamics • western fiction • Western historical fiction • western stories • Wild West tales