Bret Harte's Gabriel Conroy is a classic American novella that tells the story of the events that unfold at the celebration of All Saints' Day. The main character, Gabriel Conroy, is a measured and chosen gentleman, slightly tired and melancholic. The author successfully combined the image of Gabriel with the description of a bright and joyful holiday, creating a unique atmosphere and deep thoughts about life, love and memories. The interweaving of virtuosic speech and emotional psychology makes this work fascinating for readers who appreciate the literature of the era of realism and romanticism.