Publisher's Synopsis
Condensed Novels: New Burlesques by Bret Harte is a collection of humorous short stories that satirize popular novels of the time. The stories are written in a condensed style, parodying the overly dramatic and sentimental nature of Victorian literature. The book includes parodies of works such as Uncle Tom's Cabin, Jane Eyre, and Ivanhoe. Harte's witty and sarcastic writing style adds a modern twist to these classic tales, making them entertaining and accessible to contemporary readers. Overall, Condensed Novels is a clever and entertaining read that pokes fun at the literary conventions of the Victorian era.1899. Bret Harte's witty, sometimes heart-rending tales of frontier California earned him acclaim during the 1860s as the new prophet of American letters. His books, The Luck of Roaring Camp, The Outcasts of Poker Flat and Mliss, helped establish the foundations of western American fiction. Condensed Novels contains a collection of writings by Harte. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
