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_aHarte, Bret, _d1836-1902 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aUrban Sketches |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-05-22 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aA venerable impostor -- From a balcony -- Melons -- Surprising adventures of Master Charles Summerton -- Sidewalkings -- A boy's dog -- Charitable reminiscences -- "Seeing the steamer off" -- Neighborhoods I have moved from -- My suburban residence -- On a vulgar little boy -- Waiting for the ship. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Donald Lainson and David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"Urban Sketches" by Bret Harte is a collection of essays and narrative vignettes written during the late 19th century. The work captures various aspects of urban life in San Francisco, with a particular focus on the whimsical and humorous observations of the author. The stories range from interactions with peculiar characters, such as a comically perceived “venerable impostor,” to depictions of unique incidents that arise within the city's neighborhoods, each painting a vivid portrait of life and social nuances during this period. The opening of "Urban Sketches" introduces us to the character referred to as a "Venerable Impostor," depicted humorously through the lens of an observer who remains fascinated and bemused by the old man's antics and mysterious background. The narrator describes his experiences interacting with this character, who is both child-like and otherworldly, evoking a sense of nostalgia and reflecting on the absurdities found in the everyday. Following this segment, the tone shifts with observations from a balcony, showcasing the rich tapestry of urban life filled with music, youthful romances, and social interactions, all underscored by Harte's sharp wit and keen insight into human behavior. This introduction sets the stage for a series of interconnected sketches, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the whimsical atmosphere of Victorian San Francisco. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aAmerican fiction -- 19th century | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2598 |
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