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Bret Harte
AuthorBooks · Second hand1836-1902
Francis Brett Hart, known as Bret Harte, was an American short story writer and poet best remembered for short fiction featuring miners, gamblers, and other romantic figures of the California Gold Rush. In a career spanning more than four decades, he also wrote poetry, plays, lectures, book reviews, editorials, and magazine sketches.
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About Bret Harte
Birth
1836
Death
1902
First book
1857
Years writing
169
Francis Brett Hart, known as Bret Harte, was an American short story writer and poet best remembered for short fiction featuring miners, gamblers, and other romantic figures of the California Gold Rush. In a career spanning more than four decades, he also wrote poetry, plays, lectures, book reviews, editorials, and magazine sketches.
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Biography adapted from Wikipedia (text shortened). View article · CC BY-SA 4.0
Image: Napoleon Sarony / Adam Cuerden · Public domain · View file
Bret Harte was a key figure in American literature, renowned for his stories about life in California.
Before establishing himself as a writer, Harte held various jobs including journalist, typesetter, and teacher.
His most iconic work, The Luck of Roaring Camp, cemented his reputation as a master of the short story.
Throughout his prolific career, Harte wrote over 600 works exploring the social life and customs of his time.
Born in Albany in 1836, his literary legacy remains essential for understanding the Western genre.
