The Luck of Roaring Camp

by Bret Harte

The Luck of Roaring Camp: Genre 1 key example

Genre
Explanation and Analysis:

“The Luck of Roaring Camp” is a short story that belongs to the Western genre. Westerns are a type of fiction set in the Old West (also called the American Frontier) during the period of westward expansion. While westward expansion technically occurred from the 1600s to 1900s, most Westerns are set between the 1700s to 1800s, which is the case for “The Luck of Roaring Camp.” Westerns often focus on the lawlessness of the Old West, including characters who are criminals, outlaws, and fugitives.