"My Luck, Just Now, Is Pretty Hard": Letters from Bret Harte, 1872–78
Here you will find fourteen letters by Bret Harte, along with background information on his literary career. The letters are directed to Harte's family members, business associates, and friends–including Samuel Clemens, or Mark Twain. Read through the letters and footnotes, and write a reply from one of recipients.

BRET HARTE: Popularity, Poetry and Performance (Anxiety)
Read about Bret Harte's life and writing. Then click to read his poem "Plain Language from Truthful James." Scroll down to the bottom of the website and write response to the Study Questions provided.