Abstract
Many clichés of the U.S. western mythos have been traced to nineteenth-century California writer Bret Harte, including the gambler, the prostitute with a heart of gold, and more. Harte's reputation languishes today largely because of his association with clichés. This lecture offers fresh reasons for appreciating this short-story writer and compares his vision of America and humanity with the vision of the friend-turned-detractor whose reputation outshines Harte's today: Mark Twain. The lecture provides some insight into how the Harte-Twain relationship might have contributed to Harte's eclipse. Enrollees may expect to leave the lecture ready to read both Harte and Twain with keener historical awareness and to appreciate the contributions of both writers to our inherited stories about the American west.
| Original language | American English |
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| State | Published - 10 Feb 2012 |
| Event | OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute/Boise State University - Duration: 10 Feb 2012 → … |
Conference
| Conference | OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute/Boise State University |
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| Period | 10/02/12 → … |
EGS Disciplines
- English Language and Literature
- Literature in English, North America