Gabriel Conroy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162724942)

Gabriel Conroy is a novel written by Bret Harte that tells the story of a young man named Gabriel Conroy, who is a successful lawyer living in San Francisco. Despite his success, Gabriel is haunted by the memory of his mother, who died when he was young, and he struggles to find meaning in his life. The novel takes place during the 1870s and explores themes of love, loss, and the search for identity. Gabriel becomes involved with a young woman named Virginia, who is also struggling to find her place in the world. Together, they navigate the challenges of their respective lives and try to make sense of their feelings for each other.As Gabriel and Virginia's relationship deepens, they are forced to confront the realities of their pasts and the obstacles that stand in the way of their happiness. The novel is a poignant exploration of the human condition and the complexities of love and relationships. Through Gabriel's journey, Harte offers a powerful commentary on the social and cultural landscape of San Francisco during the 1870s. The novel is a masterful work of fiction that captures the spirit of a time and place, while also delving deep into the hearts and minds of its characters.1888. 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 M'liss, helped establish the foundations of western American fiction. Gabriel Conroy is divided into seven books titled: On the Threshold; After Five Years; The Lead; Drifting; The Vein; A Dip; and The Bed Rock. 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.

Author: Bret Harte
ISBN-10: 1162724943
ISBN-13: 9781162724942
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 508
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.02d