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100 1 _aHarte, Bret,
_d1836-1902
245 1 0 _aDrift from Two Shores
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2000
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2000-05-01
505 0 _aThe man on the beach -- Two saints of the foothills -- Jinny -- Roger Catron's friend -- Who was my quiet friend? -- A ghost of the Sierras -- The hoodlum band -- The man whose yoke was not easy -- My friend, the tramp -- The man from Solano -- The office seeker -- A sleeping-car experience -- Five o'clock in the morning -- With the entrées.
520 _a"Drift from Two Shores" by Bret Harte is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century that explores themes of isolation, identity, and human connection. The opening chapters introduce us to James North, a solitary figure living beside a river that empties into the ocean. North's life is marked by emotional turmoil over a past love, which he continues to dwell upon during his self-imposed exile, ironically further isolating himself from the world around him. At the start of the narrative, James North is portrayed in his secluded cabin, where he reflects on his past and the woman he lost. His quiet existence is interrupted by the arrival of family members who express concern over his lifestyle and encourage him to return to society. However, North's strong attachment to his memories and unyielding spirit leads him to reject their pleas. The interaction highlights his internal conflict and the powerful hold that his memories have over him, setting the stage for the deeper emotional exploration that follows in the stories of "Drift from Two Shores." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories, American
653 _aAmerican fiction -- 19th century
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2179
999 _c44285
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