The Curious Republic of Gondour - Twain, Mark
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"I found that the nation had at first tried universal suffrage pure and simple, but had thrown that form aside because the result was not satisfactory." -The Curious Republic of Gondour (1870) The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches (1906) is a collection of short stories and sketches written by Mark Twain in 1870-1871 for The Galaxy and The Buffalo Express, published posthumously in 1919. The title story is the most famous and about a state in which all citizens have at least one vote, but where further votes could be acquired through education or by wealth. Other stories…mehr

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"I found that the nation had at first tried universal suffrage pure and simple, but had thrown that form aside because the result was not satisfactory." -The Curious Republic of Gondour (1870) The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches (1906) is a collection of short stories and sketches written by Mark Twain in 1870-1871 for The Galaxy and The Buffalo Express, published posthumously in 1919. The title story is the most famous and about a state in which all citizens have at least one vote, but where further votes could be acquired through education or by wealth. Other stories include A Reminiscence of the Back Settlements, The Approaching Epidemic, The European War, and many others. This replica of the 1919 edition is pure Twain and an enjoyable read.
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Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was born in Florida, Missouri, in 1835. He grew up in Hannibal, Missouri, which later served as the setting for two of his most famous novels, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Before becoming a writer, Twain worked as a printer, steamboat pilot, and miner, experiences that deeply influenced his later works. His first major success as a writer came with the humorous short story The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County in 1865.Twain's writing is celebrated for its sharp wit, social commentary, and keen observation of human nature. His works often critiqued the societal norms of his time, and his humor was both a tool for entertainment and a vehicle for serious reflection. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, in particular, is hailed as one of the great American novels for its exploration of race and identity in the post-Civil War United States. Twain's ability to blend humor with serious social issues made him a unique voice in American literature.In addition to his literary achievements, Twain was also a sought-after public speaker known for his humor and insight. Despite earning considerable wealth from his writing, he faced financial difficulties later in life due to poor investments. Twain's legacy endures not only through his influential novels and essays but also through his contribution to shaping American literary realism. His life and work continue to be studied and celebrated for their impact on American culture and literature¿.