Name: The Mysterious Stranger and Other Stories
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Author: Mark Twain
ISBN: 9780451532206

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The Mysterious Stranger and Other Stories

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Physical Book

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Publisher

Year

2012

Language

English

Pages

272

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

17.0 x 10.4 x 2.5 cm

Weight

0.16 kg.

ISBN

0451532201

ISBN13

9780451532206

Synopsis "The Mysterious Stranger and Other Stories "

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County The Facts Concerning the Recent Carnival of Crime in Connecticut The Stolen White Elephant Luck The 1,000,000 Bank-Note The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg The Five Boons of Life Was It Heaven? Or Hell? The Mysterious Stranger The Mysterious Stranger and Other Stories unites nine of master American humorist Mark Twain's most accomplished works. From tall tales of con men's tricks, such as the classic that brought him instant fame, "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," to a man with no money (other than a 1,000,000 banknote that no one can cash), to an exposé of greed and hypocrisy in perhaps his greatest short story, "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg," Twain showcases his notorious humor--skewering policemen, clergymen, politicians, bankers, and others--and displays his changing attitude toward human nature. The finale is the novella The Mysterious Stranger, a rarity for Mark Twain in which he turns his sardonic, freewheeling wit on eternal evil in a distant time and place--and conjures a memorable, tormenting conclusion.

Mark Twain

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Mark Twain, pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was born in 1835 in Missouri and is considered one of the great geniuses of American literature. Author of classics such as “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”, Twain revolutionized narrative with his humor, social criticism, and approachable style. His works, set on the Mississippi River, explore themes such as freedom, childhood, and justice. Recognized worldwide, Twain received numerous awards and his legacy continues to inspire readers of all ages, connecting generations through unforgettable stories.

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