Thankful Blossom

Bret Harte's 'Thankful Blossom' is a novella of considerable literary charm, seamlessly weaving a romantic narrative within the rich historical tapestry of the American Revolution. Harte's incisive narrative brings to life the era with vivid descriptions and a keen sense of place, his characters rendered with a delicacy that belies their robust historical backdrop. The novella employs a colloquial...