In 'Clarence,' Bret Harte crafts a narrative that delves into the intriguing life of Clarence Brant, a figure perched atop a world of affluence and influence. Beyond laying bare Clarence's outwardly commendable existence, Harte's penetrating prose reveals the poignant solitude at its core. The arrival of an unforeseen guest ushers in a cascade of events that thrust Clarence into introspection and ...