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Sketches, New and Old by Mark Twain (1903)
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Sketches, New and Old by Mark Twain (1903)

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Sketches, New And Old is a collection of short stories and essays written by the renowned American author Mark Twain. Published in 1903, the book features a range of humorous and satirical pieces that showcase Twain's wit and sharp observation of human nature. The collection includes some of Twain's most famous works, such as ""The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County"" and ""The Story of the Bad Little Boy Who Didn't Come to Grief."" Other pieces in the book tackle topics such as politics, religion, and social issues of the time.Throughout the book, Twain's distinctive writing style and use of colloquial language bring his characters and settings to life. The stories are often told from the perspective of a narrator who is both amused and bemused by the antics of the people around them.Overall, Sketches, New And Old is a classic work of American literature that reflects Twain's unique perspective on the world around him. It is a must-read for fans of Twain's work and anyone who appreciates sharp, witty writing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
17 February 2010
Pages
436
ISBN
9781160019521

Sketches, New And Old is a collection of short stories and essays written by the renowned American author Mark Twain. Published in 1903, the book features a range of humorous and satirical pieces that showcase Twain's wit and sharp observation of human nature. The collection includes some of Twain's most famous works, such as ""The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County"" and ""The Story of the Bad Little Boy Who Didn't Come to Grief."" Other pieces in the book tackle topics such as politics, religion, and social issues of the time.Throughout the book, Twain's distinctive writing style and use of colloquial language bring his characters and settings to life. The stories are often told from the perspective of a narrator who is both amused and bemused by the antics of the people around them.Overall, Sketches, New And Old is a classic work of American literature that reflects Twain's unique perspective on the world around him. It is a must-read for fans of Twain's work and anyone who appreciates sharp, witty writing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
17 February 2010
Pages
436
ISBN
9781160019521