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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aHarte, Bret,
_d1836-1902
245 1 2 _aA Sappho of Green Springs
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-05-30
505 0 _aA Sappho of Green Springs -- The châtelaine of Burnt Ridge -- Through the Santa Clara wheat -- A Maecenas of the Pacific Slope.
508 _aProduced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
520 _a"A Sappho of Green Springs" by Bret Harte is a work of fiction written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds around the world of literary aspiration and personal relationships, centering on the mysterious poetess known as "White Violet." The story begins with an engaging conversation between an editor of a magazine and a lumberman named Jim Bowers, who is intrigued by the poetry submitted by this enigmatic figure, thus setting the stage for exploration of identity and creativity intertwined with romantic notions. The opening of the story introduces the editor of "Excelsior Magazine," who is approached by Jim Bowers, eager to learn the identity of the poet submitting work under the pseudonym "White Violet." Their conversation reveals Bowers' admiration for the poetry and his earnest belief that it must be the work of a woman who deeply understands the beauty of nature. The exchange also hints at the editor's possible misconceptions about the poet's identity, suggesting an element of mystery. As the plot unfolds, it becomes intertwined with various characters, including the charming Jack Hamlin and the poetess herself, offering a glimpse into the complexities of identity, creativity, and interpersonal dynamics against the backdrop of the California landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aAmerican fiction -- 19th century
653 _aCalifornia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2867
999 _c44943
_d44943