Literary California: Poetry Prose And Portraits (1918)

Literary California: Poetry Prose And Portraits (1918) is a book written by Ella Sterling Mighels, which provides an extensive collection of poetry and prose from some of the most prominent writers of California. The book also includes portraits of these writers, giving readers a glimpse into their lives and works.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of California's literary scene. Mighels begins by exploring the history of California literature, tracing its roots back to the early Spanish explorers and missionaries. She then moves on to discuss the work of some of the most famous writers of the time, including Bret Harte, Joaquin Miller, and Mark Twain.The book also contains a section on California's women writers, highlighting the contributions of figures such as Ina Coolbrith and Mary Austin. Mighels also includes a section on California's poets, featuring the work of Robinson Jeffers, George Sterling, and others.Throughout the book, Mighels provides insightful commentary on each writer and their work, helping readers to better understand the significance of their contributions to California literature. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of literature in California, and a must-read for fans of poetry and prose.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.