On the Frontier by Bret Harte
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| Author | Harte, Bret, 1836-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | On the Frontier |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | At the mission of San Carmel -- A blue grass Penelope -- Left out on Lone Star Mountain. |
| Credits | Produced by Donald Lainson and David Widger |
| Summary | "On the Frontier" by Bret Harte is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The opening portion introduces an evocative narrative set in the Californian landscape, exploring themes of isolation, human connection, and the impact of changing times on traditional life. The story starts off with a vivid description of the monotonous coast and the Mission of San Carmel, hinting at the lives of the characters who inhabit this frontier world. At the start of the narrative, we are transported to August 10, 1838, as the fog shrouds the coast, creating an atmosphere of mystery. The story revolves around the experiences of Father Pedro, a monk at the Mission, who finds himself in a moral quandary regarding the identity of a child brought to his care. The narrative transitions to the arrival of an Americano seeking solace and redemption in this unfamiliar territory, involving themes of heritage, guilt, and the complexities of confession. As the lives of the characters unfold, the reader is invited to ponder the meanings of belonging, truth, and the harsh realities of frontier living. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | California -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2574 |
| Release Date | May 18, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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