Two Men of Sandy Bar: A Drama by Bret Harte
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"Two Men of Sandy Bar: A Drama" by Bret Harte is a theatrical play written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around themes of identity, redemption, and conflicting values, centered around a cast of memorable characters in the American West, particularly focusing on a man named Sandy Morton and his connection to his father and societal expectations. At the start of the play, we are introduced to the Rancho of
Don Jose Castro where a lively discourse among the characters hints at underlying tensions and romantic entanglements. In this opening scene, Sandy Morton, who is masquerading as "Diego," interacts with various characters, including the scheming Dona Jovita and her strict father, Don Jose, who is suspicious of his daughter's clandestine affections. As Sandy attempts to navigate his dual identity while simultaneously trying to ensure Jovita's romantic pursuits, the plot unfolds with humorous missteps and dramatic revelations, setting the stage for a complicated relationship between social class, personal integrity, and the pursuit of happiness amidst familial legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Harte, Bret, 1836-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | Two Men of Sandy Bar: A Drama |
| Credits | Produced by Donald Lainson, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American drama -- 19th century |
| Subject | California -- History -- 1846-1850 -- Drama |
| Subject | California -- Gold discoveries -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2570 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-02570-4 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2001 |
| Last Update | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 216 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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