Tales of the Argonauts by Bret Harte

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Author Harte, Bret, 1836-1902
Title Tales of the Argonauts
Note Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The rose of Tuolumne -- A passage in the life of Mr. John Oakhurst -- Wan Lee, the pagan -- How old man Plunkett went home -- The fool of Five Forks -- Baby Sylvester -- An episode of Fiddletown -- A Jersey centenarian.
Credits Produced by Don Lainson; David Widger
Summary "Tales of the Argonauts" by Bret Harte is a collection of stories written during the late 19th century. This work captures life during the California Gold Rush era, focusing on various characters and their experiences in the rugged and oftentimes humorous situations that arise in a community shaped by wealth, ambition, and the clash of morals. The opening tale introduces Jenny McClosky, her father, and the dynamics of her relationships with the male characters drawn to her. The opening of the collection begins with "The Rose of Tuolumne," where we are introduced to Jenny, a young woman reflecting on her recent evening at a dance, and her father's clumsy attempts to connect with her while discussing her suitors. As Jenny and her father engage in a humorous exchange about her romance, we sense her confidence and independence, contrasted by her father's awkwardness and endearing affection. The narrative weaves between their interactions and sets the stage for themes of love, societal expectations, and personal desires as it explores the characters' lives, hinting at the larger societal changes of the time. The scene paints a vivid picture of a young woman's complexity and the pressures of expectations surrounding marriage and identity in a frontier community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Western stories
Subject American fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 2886
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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