Colonel Starbottle's Client by Bret Harte

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Author Harte, Bret, 1836-1902
Title Colonel Starbottle's Client
Contents Colonel Starbottle's client -- The postmistress of Laurel Run -- A night at "Hays" -- Johnson's "old woman" -- The new assistant at Pine Clearing school -- In a pioneer restaurant -- A treasure of the galleon -- Out of a pioneer's trunk --The ghosts of Stukeley castle
Credits Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
Summary "Colonel Starbottle's Client" by Bret Harte is a novella written in the late 19th century. This narrative offers a glimpse into the life of Colonel Starbottle, a flamboyant attorney in a small California town, as he navigates a complex case involving his client, Jo Corbin, who reveals a dark past and an internal struggle between guilt and responsibility following the killing of his former partner. The storyline sets the stage for a blend of humor, wit, and commentary on morality amidst the backdrop of frontier justice. The opening of the novella introduces Colonel Starbottle and establishes his boisterous personality as he ceaselessly engages in the legal profession after his political campaigns. His encounter with Jo Corbin, a discontented and guilt-ridden man, reveals the gravity of Corbin's situation—the guilt from a fatal altercation with his partner. As the Colonel listens to Corbin’s tale of remorse and intention to provide financial support to his victim's family, he becomes embroiled in a moral dilemma that impacts both men. The Colonel’s witty demeanor contrasts with the serious undertone of their conversation, setting up a dynamic exploration of themes like guilt and atonement while hinting at the deeper emotional entanglements that both characters undergo as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Western stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 2784
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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