Under the Redwoods - Harte, Bret
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Under the Redwoods by Bret Harte is a collection of short stories set in the American West during the 19th century, specifically in California's majestic redwood forests. The book captures the essence of frontier life through Harte's regionalism and local color, depicting the social dynamics and community life of this rural setting. Each story offers a vivid portrayal of character-driven narratives and interactions, highlighting the nature and landscape of the redwoods. Harte's work is infused with humor and explores moral themes, providing cultural observations of the time. The stories often…mehr

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Under the Redwoods by Bret Harte is a collection of short stories set in the American West during the 19th century, specifically in California's majestic redwood forests. The book captures the essence of frontier life through Harte's regionalism and local color, depicting the social dynamics and community life of this rural setting. Each story offers a vivid portrayal of character-driven narratives and interactions, highlighting the nature and landscape of the redwoods. Harte's work is infused with humor and explores moral themes, providing cultural observations of the time. The stories often reflect the impact of Native American influences and the broader cultural context of Western literature. Under the Redwoods stands as a significant contribution to Americana, showcasing Harte's ability to blend character-driven plots with the dramatic backdrop of California's redwood forests, offering readers a rich and engaging glimpse into life in the American frontier.
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Autorenporträt
The career of one of the prominent authors Bret Harte was quite dynamic as he contributed in various sectors like teaching, working as a miner and later as a journalist. But he was mostly known after he started his literary career, especially for his short and loving stories and poems. Being an American author and poet, he got high recognition after his work exploring the American West during the 19th century. He was born in 1836 in Albany New York and later he moved to California and gained experience which significantly influenced his style of writing. Apart from this book, some of his notable work includes "The Luck of Roaring Camp" an aesthetic short story that's established his reputation as a writer in Western literature. Despite facing a lot of criticism for his work resulted in deviation from his earlier success. However, created long long-lasting impact on people by contributing a heart-warming and aesthetic glimpse of Western culture. Bret Harte's writing style was highly praised for combining humour with a deep connection to human nature.