Mark Twain

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The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg, and Other Stories (eBook, ePUB)

Humorous Satire on Morality and Greed in Small Town America

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In "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg, and Other Stories," Mark Twain masterfully weaves a collection of tales that delve into the complexities of human nature, morality, and the folly of self-righteousness. Renowned for his satirical wit and keen social observation, Twain employs a narrative style characterized by sharp dialogue and vivid characterizations. The stories, particularly the titular novella, unravel the hypocrisy of a town reputed for its integrity, showcasing Twain's incisive criticism of the societal constructs surrounding virtue and vice. The interplay of humor and moral questioning indicative of Twain's literary context as a voice of 19th-century America resonates powerfully throughout this work, providing both entertainment and thoughtful reflection. Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835, emerged from a diverse background marked by personal and societal upheavals that informed his worldview. His experiences as a riverboat pilot, gold prospector, and journalist deeply influenced his keen observations of American life. The evolution of Twain's writing mirrors his own grappling with issues surrounding morality, hypocrisy, and the inherent nature of humanity, elements that are practically pulsating within this collection. Readers seeking a thought-provoking exploration of morality cloaked in humor and vivid storytelling will find "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg" an essential read. Twain'Äôs ability to engage with profound themes while remaining accessible makes this collection not only a standout work in American literature but also a timeless exploration of human behavior that continues to resonate with contemporary audiences.

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Mark Twain was the greatest humorist of his time---most would say of all time. But he was always more than a humorist. Even before the height of his success and fame as a humorist, Mark Twain was an 'idea' man, and that never changed. He was as interested in challenging people to think as he was in making them laugh. As he advanced in age, and after experiencing deeply personal losses and hardships, Mark Twain's humor turned darker and his attitude and ideas more cynical. Near the end of his life he wrote a series of six stories commonly known as the 'Adamic Diaries'. Four of the stories poke fun at Christianity and are dark in tone. These stories were not published until after Twain died in 1910. Two of the six stories in the series were published as illustrated books while Twain lived-Extracts from Adam's Diary in 1904 and Eve's Diary in 1906. These two stories are less pointed and much lighter in tone. We intertwined them in this volume by rearranging text and adding a little new material.Contrary to Twain's wishes, the stories were not published in one volume until after his death. Considering them separately, Eve's Dairy is primarily a tender and loving story. It is thought to be Twain's eulogy to his deceased wife, Olivia. Extracts from Adam's Diary goes mainly for laughs. The stories work well apart, but even better when read consecutively (or we think, when blended as in this volume). Twain was often taken to task for his ideas and his willingness to poke fun at people and institutions. After the publication of Eve's Diary, an article in a newspaper criticized Twain for falsifying the bible story of creation by making Eve the namer of things and creatures. Twain responded by saying story-tellers are independent of facts and privileged to rearrange them to meet the requirements of the situation. He said that when he was hot with the fires of production, he would even distort the facts of the multiplication table, let alone the facts of Genesis.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 348
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664172228
• Artikelnr.: 58436892