A Dog's Tale (1904) - Couverture souple

Twain, Mark

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1164525182 ISBN 13 : 9781164525189

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

A Dog's Tale is a short story written by the renowned American author, Mark Twain, in 1904. The story is narrated by a loyal and devoted dog named Aileen, who belongs to a wealthy family. Aileen's life takes a turn when she becomes a mother to a litter of puppies, and she is forced to witness the harsh realities of human cruelty and neglect.As Aileen's puppies grow up, they are sold to different families, and Aileen is left alone with her memories of them. She is later sold to a cruel and abusive family, where she is mistreated and neglected. Despite her suffering, Aileen remains loyal to her owners and continues to love them unconditionally.The story is a poignant commentary on the nature of human cruelty and the unbreakable bond between humans and their pets. It is a heartwarming tale that will leave readers feeling both moved and inspired.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.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Mark Twain (1835 –1910) was an American author and humorist. He is noted for his novels Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), called "the Great American Novel", and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876). Twain grew up in Hannibal, Missouri, which would later provide the setting for Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. He apprenticed with a printer. He also worked as a typesetter and contributed articles to his older brother Orion's newspaper. After toiling as a printer in various cities, he became a master riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River, before heading west to join Orion. He was a failure at gold mining, so he next turned to journalism. While a reporter, he wrote a humorous story, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, which proved to be very popular and brought him nationwide attention. His travelogues were also well-received. Twain had found his calling. He achieved great success as a writer and public speaker. His wit and satire earned praise from critics and peers, and he was a friend to presidents, artists, industrialists, and European royalty. However, he lacked financial acumen. Though he made a great deal of money from his writings and lectures, he squandered it on various ventures, in particular the Paige Compositor, and was forced to declare bankruptcy. With the help of Henry Huttleston Rogers, however, he eventually overcame his financial troubles. Twain worked hard to ensure that all of his creditors were paid in full, even though his bankruptcy had relieved him of the legal responsibility. Born during a visit by Halley's Comet, he died on its return. He was lauded as the "greatest American humorist of his age", and William Faulkner called Twain "the father of American literature".

Présentation de l'éditeur

One of the greatest writers ever not only in America, but in the world. Books like Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer, and A connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's court have been loved and read by millions around the world.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1164525182
• ISBN 13: 9781164525189
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Smedley W T
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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