A Ward of the Golden Gate by Bret Harte
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| Author | Harte, Bret, 1836-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Ward of the Golden Gate |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Summary | "A Ward of the Golden Gate" by Bret Harte is a novel written during the late 19th century, likely in the period of westward expansion in the United States. The story is set in San Francisco and focuses on significant characters including the enigmatic Kate Howard, her daughter Yerba Buena, and the influential Colonel Pendleton, who are all intertwined in a plot involving maternal sacrifice, guardianship, and societal expectations. At the start of the novel, Harte paints a vivid picture of San Francisco during a rainy season, emphasizing the city's unique environment and setting the stage for social interactions that follow. The prologue introduces Kate Howard as a woman of mysterious background seeking to secure a future for her daughter, which sets a compelling tone. The narrative then shifts to a meeting between Kate, the Mayor, and Colonel Pendleton as she seeks their help as guardians for her daughter. Throughout this initial portion, themes of identity, secrecy, and the nuances of human connection are established, foreshadowing the conflicts and discoveries that will ensue as the characters navigate their roles and relationships within a demanding society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | San Francisco (Calif.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2193 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 67 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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