TY  - BOOK
AU  - Harte,Bret
AU  - Fisher,Harrison
AU  - Keller,Arthur Ignatius
TI  - Salomy Jane
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
KW  - Robbers and outlaws -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2005-02-27; Produced by Audrey Longhurst, William Flis, and the PG Online
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N2  - "Salomy Jane" by Bret Harte is a short novel written in the late 19th century, particularly reflective of the American frontier's rough and romantic spirit. The story centers around themes of love, crime, and societal expectations set against the backdrop of the Wild West, capturing the essence of individualism and resilience characteristic of that era.  The plot follows Salomy Jane, a spirited young woman who unexpectedly finds herself embroiled in the fate of a horse-thief named Jack Dart, who escapes execution thanks to her passionate kiss. As Salomy grapples with the ramifications of her actions and societal judgment, she becomes further entangled with Dart, leading to dramatic confrontations with her father and the law. The narrative explores the dichotomy between Salomy's desire for adventure and the expectations placed on her as a woman, culminating in a mix of romance and moral dilemmas that highlight the complexities of love and loyalty in a volatile frontier society. The story intriguingly concludes with hints of redemption and transformation, as Dart seeks a new life after their tumultuous interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15192
ER  -