01973cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000028001122450028001402640051001683000047002193360026002663370026002923380036003185000031003545080049003855201142004345340045015766530020016218560042016412507UtSlPG20260610133059.0mcr n260607r2001||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aHarte, Bret,d1836-190210aComplete Poetical Works 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2001  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2001-02-01  aProduced by Donald Lainson, and David Widger  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAmerican poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2507