Bret Harte
writer
- Birth name:
- Francis Brett Harte
- Born:
- 1836-08-25, Albany, New York, USA
- Died:
- 1902-05-05, Camberley, Surrey, England, UK
- Professions:
- writer
Biography
In the sweltering summer of 1836, a literary legend was born in Albany, New York, as Bret Harte came into the world on August 25th. This American wordsmith would go on to leave an indelible mark on the world of literature, penning tales that would be adapted into cinematic masterpieces like The Girl Who Ran Wild in 1922, Wild Girl a decade later in 1932, and the earlier Tongues of Flame in 1918. Bret's personal life was also filled with love and devotion, as he shared his life with his beloved wife Anna Griswold. As the curtains drew to a close on his remarkable life, Bret Harte passed away on May 5th, 1902, in the quaint English town of Camberley, Surrey, leaving behind a legacy that would continue to captivate audiences for generations to come.
