Mark Twain

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The Curious Republic Of Gondour And Other Whimsical Sketches

Beschreibung

Mark Twain "The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches" is a compilation of brief memories and essays that feature his trademark wit and humor. Twain's writing skills emerges in this compilation, when you consider that he is recognised for his astute insights on society and human nature. The title article, "The Curious Republic of Gondour," is anticipated to be a satirical investigation of a hypothetical civilization, imparting readers a hilarious and concept-upsetting mirrored image at the absurdities of political and social establishments. Twain's capability to combine satire and leisure makes this a fun examine. Throughout the book, readers may expect an extensive range of quirky sketches that touch on numerous facets of existence, regularly revealing the writer's talent for storytelling and his unique view at the human condition. Twain's sharp feel of sarcasm and command of language are likely to be present in every article, ensuing in a compilation that is both interesting and intellectually exciting. "The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches" promises to take readers on a captivating voyage via Mark Twain's imaginitive and a laugh universe, demonstrating his everlasting ability to fascinate and entertain audiences together with his literary prowess.

Autor

Mark Twain was born in Florida, United States. He was a Humorist, author, and lecturer. He grew up in Hannibal and later moved to California. In a California mining camp, he heard the story that he published in 1865 and made popular as the title story of his first novel, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County and Other Sketches, in 1867. From his humorous stories, The Innocents Abroad (1869) and Roughing It in 1872, to his appearance as a riverboat captain in Life on the Mississippi in 1883, through his adventure stories of childhood, he got a worldwide audience, mainly for Tom Sawyer (1876) and Huckleberry Finn (1885), known as the masterpieces of American fiction. The ironic A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court in 1889. His eldest daughter passed away in 1896, his wife in 1904, and another daughter in 1909. He expressed his depression about the human character in such late works as the after-death published Letters from the Earth (1962).

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 52
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 80g
• ISBN-13: 9789361153693
• ISBN-10: 9361153692
• Artikelnr.: 70089453