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Title: East and West: Poems
Note: Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "East and West: Poems by Bret Harte" is a collection of poems written during the late 19th century, a time marked by significant cultural and literary developments. The works within explore various themes, primarily focusing on the contrasts and experiences of life in the Eastern and Western United States, particularly California. Harte, known for capturing the spirit of the American West, blends historical narratives with the beauty of the landscape and the complexities of human emotions. The collection features a variety of poems that paint vivid pictures of life, love, and legends, weaving tales from the seaport town of Greyport to stories of ghostly figures and lost galleons. Harte's writing speaks to the experiences of settlers and the natural environment, often highlighting the struggles, dreams, and folklore of the American frontier. His use of vivid imagery, narrative verses, and emotional depth invites readers to explore the rich landscapes of both the literal and metaphorical East and West, while his characters and stories evoke a sense of nostalgia, longing, and cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Harte, Bret, 1836-1902
EBook No.: 8402
Published: Jul 1, 2005
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: American poetry -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: East and West: Poems
Note: Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Curtis A. Weyant and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team
Summary: "East and West: Poems by Bret Harte" is a collection of poems written during the late 19th century, a time marked by significant cultural and literary developments. The works within explore various themes, primarily focusing on the contrasts and experiences of life in the Eastern and Western United States, particularly California. Harte, known for capturing the spirit of the American West, blends historical narratives with the beauty of the landscape and the complexities of human emotions. The collection features a variety of poems that paint vivid pictures of life, love, and legends, weaving tales from the seaport town of Greyport to stories of ghostly figures and lost galleons. Harte's writing speaks to the experiences of settlers and the natural environment, often highlighting the struggles, dreams, and folklore of the American frontier. His use of vivid imagery, narrative verses, and emotional depth invites readers to explore the rich landscapes of both the literal and metaphorical East and West, while his characters and stories evoke a sense of nostalgia, longing, and cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Harte, Bret, 1836-1902
EBook No.: 8402
Published: Jul 1, 2005
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: American poetry -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.