Tennessee's Partner by Bret Harte
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| Author | Harte, Bret, 1836-1902 |
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| Title | Tennessee's Partner |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee%27s_Partner_(short_story) |
| Credits | Produced by David Schwan |
| Summary | "Tennessee's Partner" by Bret Harte is a short story written in the late 19th century, reflecting the themes of camaraderie and sacrifice in the context of the American West during the California Gold Rush. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the mining camps of California, showcasing the intermingled lives of adventurers and outlaws and illustrates notions of justice and loyalty among men in a rough social environment. The story revolves around the relationship between Tennessee, a notorious gambler and thief, and his steadfast partner, who remains unnamed throughout the tale. Tennessee's reckless ways ultimately lead him into trouble, culminating in his trial for robbery and the impending threat of execution. Despite the community's growing animosity towards him, Tennessee's Partner boldly defends him, offering all his savings in a misguided attempt to sway the judgment of the makeshift court. Following the execution of Tennessee, the narrative eloquently depicts the grief and sorrow of his loyal companion as he prepares to lay his partner to rest, revealing deeper themes of friendship, loss, and the harsh realities of life in the mining camps. Ultimately, the poignant end encapsulates both the absurdity and the depth of human bonds in a lawless frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | California -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 4674 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 82 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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