East and West: Poems by Bret Harte
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About this eBook
| Author | Harte, Bret, 1836-1902 |
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| Title | East and West: Poems |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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Produced by Curtis A. Weyant and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "East and West: Poems by Bret Harte" is a collection of poems written during the late 19th century, a time marked by significant cultural and literary developments. The works within explore various themes, primarily focusing on the contrasts and experiences of life in the Eastern and Western United States, particularly California. Harte, known for capturing the spirit of the American West, blends historical narratives with the beauty of the landscape and the complexities of human emotions. The collection features a variety of poems that paint vivid pictures of life, love, and legends, weaving tales from the seaport town of Greyport to stories of ghostly figures and lost galleons. Harte's writing speaks to the experiences of settlers and the natural environment, often highlighting the struggles, dreams, and folklore of the American frontier. His use of vivid imagery, narrative verses, and emotional depth invites readers to explore the rich landscapes of both the literal and metaphorical East and West, while his characters and stories evoke a sense of nostalgia, longing, and cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8402 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 17, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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