Bret Harte
Gary Scharnhorst
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Bret Harte
Published
Sep 15, 2016
Publisher
University of Oklahoma Press
Pages
276
ISBN-13
9780806153513
ISBN-10
0806153512
Description
"Gary Scharnhorst's biography of Harte traces the growing commercial appeal of western fiction and drama on both sides of the Atlantic during the Gilded Age, a development in which Harte played a crucial role.". "Harte's pioneering use of California local color in such stories as "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" challenged genteel assumptions about western writing and helped open eastern papers to contributions by Mark Twain and others. The popularity of Bret Harte's writings was driven largely by a literary market that his western stories helped create.". "The first Harte biography in nearly seventy years to be written entirely from primary sources, this book documents Harte's personal relationships and, in addition, his negotiations with various publishers, agents, and theatrical producers as he exploited popular interest in the American West."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Bret Harte?
This edition of Bret Harte has approximately 276 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Bret Harte?
For most readers, Bret Harte typically takes between 5h 45m and 3h 50m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 69,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 69,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Bret Harte?
The estimated word count for Bret Harte is approximately 69,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Bret Harte?
Bret Harte was written by Gary Scharnhorst.
When was Bret Harte published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Sep 15, 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.