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Title: Urban Sketches
Note: Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: A 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.
Credits: Produced by Donald Lainson and David Widger
Summary: "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.)
Author: Harte, Bret, 1836-1902
EBook No.: 2598
Published: May 22, 2006
Downloads: 127
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: American fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Urban Sketches
Note: Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: A 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.
Credits: Produced by Donald Lainson and David Widger
Summary: "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.)
Author: Harte, Bret, 1836-1902
EBook No.: 2598
Published: May 22, 2006
Downloads: 127
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: American fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.