"The dominant expression of a child is gravity." ― Bret Harte Childhood From Bret Harte Author Added on 1/19/2025 About Bret Harte American author and poet associated with the Western short story tradition. He gained recognition for stories and poems set in the American West during the 19th century. His writing helped shape early Western literary style. Born: 1836-08-25 Died: 1902-05-05 View all quotes from Bret Harte
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