| Author |
Harte, Bret, 1836-1902 |
| Title |
Drift from Two Shores
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The man on the beach -- Two saints of the foothills -- Jinny -- Roger Catron's friend -- Who was my quiet friend? -- A ghost of the Sierras -- The hoodlum band -- The man whose yoke was not easy -- My friend, the tramp -- The man from Solano -- The office seeker -- A sleeping-car experience -- Five o'clock in the morning -- With the entrées.
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| Summary |
"Drift from Two Shores" by Bret Harte is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century that explores themes of isolation, identity, and human connection. The opening chapters introduce us to James North, a solitary figure living beside a river that empties into the ocean. North's life is marked by emotional turmoil over a past love, which he continues to dwell upon during his self-imposed exile, ironically further isolating himself from the world around him. At the start of the narrative, James North is portrayed in his secluded cabin, where he reflects on his past and the woman he lost. His quiet existence is interrupted by the arrival of family members who express concern over his lifestyle and encourage him to return to society. However, North's strong attachment to his memories and unyielding spirit leads him to reject their pleas. The interaction highlights his internal conflict and the powerful hold that his memories have over him, setting the stage for the deeper emotional exploration that follows in the stories of "Drift from Two Shores." (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 |
Short stories, American
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| Subject |
American fiction -- 19th century
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| Subject |
United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2179 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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