The Complete Works Of Mark Twain: Sketches New And Old (1917) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781160959940)

The Complete Works of Mark Twain: Sketches New and Old is a collection of short stories, essays, and sketches written by the renowned American author Mark Twain. First published in 1917, the book contains some of Twain's most famous works, including ""The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County"" and ""The War Prayer."" The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains sketches and stories that were previously published in other works, while the second part includes new material that had not been previously published. The stories cover a wide range of topics, from humorous anecdotes and satirical commentary on society to more serious themes such as war and death. One of the most notable features of the book is Twain's distinctive writing style, which is characterized by his use of vernacular language and colloquialisms. This style gives the stories a unique and authentic voice, and has helped cement Twain's place as one of the most important American writers of the 19th century. Overall, The Complete Works of Mark Twain: Sketches New and Old is an essential read for anyone interested in American literature, humor, or social commentary. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of America's most beloved authors, and showcases his talent for crafting engaging and thought-provoking stories.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.

Author: Mark Twain
ISBN-10: 1160959943
ISBN-13: 9781160959940
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/19/2010
Pages: 402
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d