| Author |
Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
| Title |
Sketches New and Old, Part 4.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sketches_New_and_Old
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| Contents |
The late Benjamin Franklin -- Mr. Bloke's item -- A medieval romance -- Petition concerning copyright -- After-dinner speech -- Lionising murderers -- A new crime -- A curious dream -- A true story.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Sketches New and Old, Part 4" by Mark Twain is a collection of humorous essays and stories written during the late 19th century. This work is part of a broader series where Twain offers his witty commentary on various subjects, including American life, notable historical figures, and social norms. The likely topic revolves around Twain's distinctive narrative style that blends satire, parody, and personal anecdotes, aiming to amuse readers while providing insightful observations about society. In this collection, Twain delves into various themes, starting with a humorous mock biography of Benjamin Franklin, where he critiques Franklin's seemingly virtuous maxims that Twain humorously claims afflict the youth, robbing them of their joy. The essays also include whimsical tales, like "Mr. Bloke's Item," a comedic account of a poorly written news story, and "A Medieval Romance," which showcases Twain's flair for exaggeration in storytelling. Subtle commentary on the complexities of human nature, social class, and the absurdities of life are present throughout, revealing Twain's mastery in weaving together humor with sharp societal critiques in a style that remains entertaining and relevant. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Humorous stories, American
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| Subject |
United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5839 |
| Release Date |
Jun 26, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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