Author: Mark Twain
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 4
Book Description
The Belated Russian Passport
White Russian Passport
Author: Del Frazier
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781258971359
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
This is a new release of the original 1941 edition.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781258971359
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
This is a new release of the original 1941 edition.
The Man that Corrupted Hadleyburg
Author: Mark Twain
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cities and towns
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
A stranger who feels mistreated by a supposedly uncorruptible town concocts a vengeful scheme to test the honesty of its leading citizens. A bet is made concerning whether a man carrying no money other than a £1,000,000 bank-note could survive in London for thirty days. Mark Twain writes to the Queen of England that he is being overtaxed by one of her employees who has mistaken the author for a plant.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cities and towns
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
A stranger who feels mistreated by a supposedly uncorruptible town concocts a vengeful scheme to test the honesty of its leading citizens. A bet is made concerning whether a man carrying no money other than a £1,000,000 bank-note could survive in London for thirty days. Mark Twain writes to the Queen of England that he is being overtaxed by one of her employees who has mistaken the author for a plant.
The Writings of Mark Twain: The man that corrupted Hadleyburg, and other essays and stories
Author: Mark Twain
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
The Complete Short Stories of Mark Twain
Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Everyman's Library
ISBN: 0307959376
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 746
Book Description
These sixty satirical, rollicking, uproarious tales by the greatest yarn-spinner in our literary history are as fresh and vivid as ever more than a century after their author’s death. Mark Twain’s famous novels Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn have long been hailed as major achievements, but the father of American literature also made his mark as a master of the humorous short story. All the tales he wrote over the course of his lengthy career are gathered here, including such immortal classics as “The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County,” “The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg," “The Diary of Adam and Eve,” and “The $30,000 Bequest.” Twain’s inimitable wit, his nimble plotting, and his unerring insight into human nature are on full display in these wonderfully entertaining stories.
Publisher: Everyman's Library
ISBN: 0307959376
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 746
Book Description
These sixty satirical, rollicking, uproarious tales by the greatest yarn-spinner in our literary history are as fresh and vivid as ever more than a century after their author’s death. Mark Twain’s famous novels Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn have long been hailed as major achievements, but the father of American literature also made his mark as a master of the humorous short story. All the tales he wrote over the course of his lengthy career are gathered here, including such immortal classics as “The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County,” “The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg," “The Diary of Adam and Eve,” and “The $30,000 Bequest.” Twain’s inimitable wit, his nimble plotting, and his unerring insight into human nature are on full display in these wonderfully entertaining stories.
The Best Short Works of Mark Twain
Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743487796
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 834
Book Description
Presents a collection of short stories by Mark Twain along with background information, chronology of Twain's life and work, timeline of significant events, outline of themes and plots, explanatory notes, critical analysis, and discussion questions.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743487796
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 834
Book Description
Presents a collection of short stories by Mark Twain along with background information, chronology of Twain's life and work, timeline of significant events, outline of themes and plots, explanatory notes, critical analysis, and discussion questions.
The Short Works of Mark Twain
Author: Peter Messent
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 9780812236224
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
"A delightfully informed path through the complexities of composition, publishing history, and the textual discontinuities that characterize so many of Twain's stories."—Journal of American Studies
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 9780812236224
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
"A delightfully informed path through the complexities of composition, publishing history, and the textual discontinuities that characterize so many of Twain's stories."—Journal of American Studies
The Signet Classic Book of Mark Twain's Short Stories
Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101099933
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 836
Book Description
For nearly two decades before Mark Twain published his finest novel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, he was refining his craft and winning tremendous popularity with his short stories and sketches. This richly entertaining and comprehensive collection presents sixty-five of the very best of Mark Twain’s short pieces, from the classic frontier sketch “The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” to the richly imaginative fable “Extract from Captain Stormfield’s Visit to Heaven.” Compiled by Pulitzer Prize–winning Twain scholar and biographer, Justin Kaplan, this collection represents some of Mark Twain’s wittiest and most insightful writing.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101099933
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 836
Book Description
For nearly two decades before Mark Twain published his finest novel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, he was refining his craft and winning tremendous popularity with his short stories and sketches. This richly entertaining and comprehensive collection presents sixty-five of the very best of Mark Twain’s short pieces, from the classic frontier sketch “The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” to the richly imaginative fable “Extract from Captain Stormfield’s Visit to Heaven.” Compiled by Pulitzer Prize–winning Twain scholar and biographer, Justin Kaplan, this collection represents some of Mark Twain’s wittiest and most insightful writing.
The Complete Short Stories and Famous Essays of Mark Twain
Author: Mark Twain
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American essays
Languages : en
Pages : 1082
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American essays
Languages : en
Pages : 1082
Book Description
The Complete Works of Mark Twain (Illustrated Edition)
Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 7927
Book Description
The Complete Works of Mark Twain (Illustrated Edition) offers a comprehensive collection of the iconic American author's literary masterpieces. Mark Twain's writing style is known for its humor, realism, and social commentary, making this collection a quintessential representation of 19th-century American literature. From the adventurous tales of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn to the satirical wit of The Innocents Abroad and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, this book exemplifies Twain's versatility and skill as a writer. The detailed illustrations included in this edition further enhance the reader's experience, providing a visual glimpse into Twain's vivid storytelling. Mark Twain's works continue to be celebrated for their timeless themes and enduring relevance to contemporary society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, humor, and social criticism. This illustrated edition offers a unique opportunity to delve into the complete literary world of one of America's most beloved authors, providing insight into his life, humor, and keen observations of human nature.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 7927
Book Description
The Complete Works of Mark Twain (Illustrated Edition) offers a comprehensive collection of the iconic American author's literary masterpieces. Mark Twain's writing style is known for its humor, realism, and social commentary, making this collection a quintessential representation of 19th-century American literature. From the adventurous tales of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn to the satirical wit of The Innocents Abroad and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, this book exemplifies Twain's versatility and skill as a writer. The detailed illustrations included in this edition further enhance the reader's experience, providing a visual glimpse into Twain's vivid storytelling. Mark Twain's works continue to be celebrated for their timeless themes and enduring relevance to contemporary society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, humor, and social criticism. This illustrated edition offers a unique opportunity to delve into the complete literary world of one of America's most beloved authors, providing insight into his life, humor, and keen observations of human nature.