The Complete Works of Mark Twain: The Mysterious Stranger (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Mark Twain

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331405092 ISBN 13 : 9781331405092

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Witty frontier tales and sharp social satire from a master of American humor. This volume gathers Mark Twain’s distinctive stories, weaving comic misadventure with vivid frontier settings and sly observations about people, power, and progress.

Twain’s characters stumble, improvise, and laugh at the chaos of life, from stubborn gadgets that defy their owners to grand adventures with soldiers, scouts, and colorful locals. The tone blends tall-tale energy with everyday irony, inviting readers to enjoy the mischief and humanity in every scene.

• Humor that springs from faulty machines, stubborn plans, and unexpected solutions.


• Vivid glimpses of frontier life, from camps and horses to bustling towns and quirky neighbors.


• Clear, accessible prose with the rhythm and wit Twain is known for.


• A blend of satire, warmth, and adventure that appealing to both longtime fans and new readers.

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic American humor, memorable characters, and brisk, entertaining storytelling from a literary master.

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Excerpt from The Complete Works of Mark Twain: The Mysterious Stranger

The whole region for leagues around was the hereditary property of a prince, whose servants kept the castle always in perfect condition for occupancy, but neither he nor his family came there oftener than once in five years. When they came it was as if the lord of the world had arrived, and had brought all the glories of its kingdoms along; and when they went they left a calm behind which was like the deep sleep which follows an orgy.

Eseldorf was a paradise for us boys. We were not overmuch pestered with schooling. Mainly we were trained to be good Christians; to revere the Virgin, the Church, and the saints above everything. Beyond these matters we were not required to know much; and, in fact, not allowed to. Knowledge was not good for the common people, and could make them discontented with the lot which God had appointed for them, and God would not endure discontentment with His plans. We had two priests. One of them, Father Adolf, was a very zealous and strenuous priest, much considered.

There may have been better priests, in some ways, than Father Adolf, but there was never one in our commune who was held in more solemn and awful respect. This was because he had absolutely no fear of the Devil.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331405092
• ISBN 13: 9781331405092
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 338
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