American Satirist - The Witty Writings of Mark Twain

American Satirist - The Witty Writings of Mark Twain Synopsis

Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910), more commonly known under the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, lecturer, publisher and entrepreneur most famous for his novels "e;The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"e; (1876) and "e;The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"e; (1884). He is perhaps best remembered for his sharp wit and cutting satire, which manifested in both his speech and written works. "e;The American Satirist"e; contains a collection of some of Twain's best satirical writings, including: "e;The Awful German Language"e;, "e;How to Tell a Story"e;, "e;Advice to Youth"e;, "e;Taming the Bicycle"e;, "e;Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offences"e;, "e;A Presidential Candidate"e;, "e;Advice to Little Girls"e;, "e;Private History of the 'Jumping Frog' Story"e;, "e;Books and Burglars"e;, "e;'Mark Twain's First Appearance'"e;, "e;Morals and Memory"e;, and "e;To the Person Sitting in Darkness"e;. A fantastic collection of classic satire not to be missed by fans and collectors of Twain's unforgettable work. Other notable works by this author include: "e;The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today"e; (1873) and "e;The Prince and the Pauper"e; (1881). Read & Co. Books is proudly publishing this brand new collection of classic essays now complete with a specially-commissioned biography of the author.

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