Harte

American  

[hahrt] / hɑrt /

noun

1. (Francis) Bret 1839–1902, U.S. author, especially of short stories.

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Harte British  

/ hɑːt /

noun

1. ( Francis ) Bret . 1836–1902, US poet and short-story writer, noted for his sketches of Californian gold miners, such as The Luck of Roaring Camp (1870)

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Example Sentences

“Arti was a fantastic teacher and sweet lady. The community feels her loss especially at Bret Harte Elementary,” said neighbor Emma Strattan, who attended school with Meera Varma.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

It told the story of Emma Harte, the kitchen maid of a wealthy Yorkshire family, who, through grit and fierce ambition, became the boss of a huge retail empire.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2024

A Woman of Substance was the rags-to-riches tale of Emma Harte, a young woman who goes from a being a maid to building and running a major department store.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2024

Lombardo taught at Bret Harte Elementary for 30 years in a variety of roles, including teaching kindergarten, intervention and performing arts chorus, John Paramo, superintendent of the Burbank Unified School District, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2024

Father Harte said the blessing, and afterward, Paddy Mulligan’s bow flew over the fiddle strings as Long Liam’s fingers pounded the skin of his drum.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff