Project Gutenberg 2001-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 374 Harte, Bret 1836 1902 Harte, Francis Bret Complete Poetical Works Produced by Donald Lainson, and David Widger "Complete Poetical Works" by Bret Harte is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century, reflecting life and experiences in California, particularly during the pivotal times of the Gold Rush and the American Civil War. Harte's work captures the spirit, characters, and landscapes of the western frontier, presenting themes of bravery, morality, and the complexity of human relationships in a rapidly changing society. The opening of this collection introduces the context of Harte's life, weaving in his experiences as a miner, teacher, and journalist in California. Through a biographical sketch, readers learn that Harte played a significant role in establishing Californian literature, embodying its vibrancy and diversity in his poetry. The initial poems touch on various topics, including tales of heroism during the Civil War, the poignant beauty of nature, and the human struggles intertwined with the historical backdrop of the American West. The narrative establishes a strong sense of place and time, enticing readers to explore the full depths of Harte's poetic legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 417245 2025-07-01T13:10:42.230152 text/html 417488 2012-12-18T13:01:54 text/html; charset=us-ascii 151658 2012-12-18T13:02:46 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 231311 2025-07-01T13:10:53.375084 application/epub+zip 242697 2025-07-01T13:10:45.239101 application/epub+zip 232715 2025-07-01T13:10:43.979068 application/epub+zip 461678 2025-07-01T13:10:57.356066 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 459851 2025-07-01T13:10:52.510048 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 414366 2022-09-02T04:27:06.002974 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 382956 2025-07-01T13:10:41.729094 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 382855 2008-12-11T10:00:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 148518 2008-12-11T10:01:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18046 2025-07-01T13:10:57.482032 application/rdf+xml 14506 2025-07-01T13:10:44.474070 image/jpeg 4072 2025-07-01T13:10:44.225094 image/jpeg 220092 2025-07-01T13:10:42.260093 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia