Bret Harte

Bret Harte (/hɑːrt/ HART, born Francis Brett Hart, August 25, 1836 – May 5, 1902) was an American short story writer and poet best remembered for short fiction featuring miners, gamblers, and other romantic figures of the California Gold Rush. In a career spanning more than four decades, he also wrote poetry, plays, lectures, book reviews, editorials, and magazine sketches.

This article is about the American author. For the Canadian professional wrestler, see Bret Hart. For other uses, see Bret Harte (disambiguation).

Bret Harte
Bret Harte in 1872
BornFrancis Brett Hart
(1836-08-25)August 25, 1836
Albany, New York
DiedMay 5, 1902(1902-05-05) (aged 65)
Camberley, England
OccupationAuthor
GenreFiction, poetry
SpouseAnna Griswold (m. ca. 1862–1902; his death)
Children4
Signature

He moved from California to the eastern U.S. and later to Europe. He incorporated new subjects and characters into his stories, but his Gold Rush tales have been those most often reprinted, adapted, and admired.

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