Sketches New and Old, Part 1. by Mark Twain
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"Sketches New and Old, Part 1." by Mark Twain is a collection of short stories published in 1875. This diverse assembly of tales showcases Twain's range, from the famous "The Jumping Frog" to satirical pieces about journalism, politics, and daily life. Nearly all stories are fictional, with humorous explorations of human nature, society's absurdities, and American culture. The collection includes ghost stories, social commentary, and witty observations that reveal Twain's distinctive voice
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| Author | Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sketches New and Old, Part 1. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sketches_New_and_Old |
| Contents | My watch: an instructive little tale -- Political economy -- The jumping frog -- Journalism in Tennessee -- The story of the bad little boy -- The story of the good little boy -- A couple of poems by Twain and Moore -- Niagara. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories, American |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5836 |
| Release Date | Jun 25, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 988 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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