Project Gutenberg 2006-05-30 Public domain in the USA. 167 Harte, Bret 1836 1902 Harte, Francis Bret A Sappho of Green Springs A Sappho of Green Springs -- The châtelaine of Burnt Ridge -- Through the Santa Clara wheat -- A Maecenas of the Pacific Slope. Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger "A Sappho of Green Springs" by Bret Harte is a work of fiction written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds around the world of literary aspiration and personal relationships, centering on the mysterious poetess known as "White Violet." The story begins with an engaging conversation between an editor of a magazine and a lumberman named Jim Bowers, who is intrigued by the poetry submitted by this enigmatic figure, thus setting the stage for exploration of identity and creativity intertwined with romantic notions. The opening of the story introduces the editor of "Excelsior Magazine," who is approached by Jim Bowers, eager to learn the identity of the poet submitting work under the pseudonym "White Violet." Their conversation reveals Bowers' admiration for the poetry and his earnest belief that it must be the work of a woman who deeply understands the beauty of nature. The exchange also hints at the editor's possible misconceptions about the poet's identity, suggesting an element of mystery. As the plot unfolds, it becomes intertwined with various characters, including the charming Jack Hamlin and the poetess herself, offering a glimpse into the complexities of identity, creativity, and interpersonal dynamics against the backdrop of the California landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Western stories American fiction -- 19th century California -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 395503 2025-07-02T04:33:16.795021 text/html 407354 2021-01-27T11:41:29 text/html 213593 2025-07-02T04:33:23.782995 application/epub+zip 219119 2025-07-02T04:33:19.624004 application/epub+zip 204873 2025-07-02T04:33:18.497008 application/epub+zip 401533 2025-07-02T04:33:27.083969 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 375611 2025-07-02T04:33:23.093016 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 330819 2022-09-02T06:24:05.680459 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 342182 2025-07-02T04:33:16.253019 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 342108 2018-03-05T09:17:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 337828 2006-05-30T11:21:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21423 2025-07-02T04:33:27.211969 application/rdf+xml 14018 2025-07-02T04:33:18.997056 image/jpeg 4006 2025-07-02T04:33:18.747056 image/jpeg 131181 2018-03-19T10:06:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 137569 2021-01-27T11:41:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 130650 2006-05-30T11:22:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 207556 2025-07-02T04:33:16.824039 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