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Download or read book The Man that Corrupted Hadleyburg written by Mark Twain and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book The Complete Short Stories of Mark Twain written by Mark Twain and published by Everyman's Library. This book was released on 2012-06-05 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book The Best Short Works of Mark Twain written by Mark Twain and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2004-11 with total page 834 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book The Short Works of Mark Twain written by Peter Messent and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2001-08-22 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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

Download or read book The Signet Classic Book of Mark Twain's Short Stories written by Mark Twain and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-05-02 with total page 836 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book The Complete Short Stories and Famous Essays of Mark Twain written by Mark Twain and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 1082 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Complete Works of Mark Twain (Illustrated Edition) written by Mark Twain and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 7927 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.