The Luck Of Roaring Camp And Condensed Novels (1871) - Bret Harte - Bog

The Luck of Roaring Camp and Condensed Novels is a collection of short stories written by Bret Harte and published in 1871. The book consists of two parts - the first being The Luck of Roaring Camp, a novella set in a gold-mining camp in California during the mid-19th century. The story follows the birth of a baby boy in the camp and the subsequent efforts of the rough and tumble miners to raise him. The novella is known for its vivid descriptions of the harsh living conditions of the miners and its portrayal of the birth of hope and redemption in the midst of a brutal environment.The second part of the book is a collection of satirical short stories that parody popular novels of the time. Harte condenses the plots of well-known works such as Les Miserables, The Scarlet Letter, and The Last of the Mohicans into brief, humorous sketches. The stories are filled with witty commentary and clever wordplay, and serve as a critique of the melodramatic and sentimental literature of the era.Overall, The Luck of Roaring Camp and Condensed Novels is a classic work of American literature that showcases Harte's skill as a storyteller and his unique perspective on the themes of redemption, hope, and satire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.