| Author |
Harte, Bret, 1836-1902 |
| Title |
A Sappho of Green Springs
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
A Sappho of Green Springs -- The châtelaine of Burnt Ridge -- Through the Santa Clara wheat -- A Maecenas of the Pacific Slope.
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| Credits |
Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
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| Summary |
"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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Western stories
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| Subject |
American fiction -- 19th century
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| Subject |
California -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2867 |
| Release Date |
May 30, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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