Mark Twain

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

Humorous Satire on Morality and Greed in Small Town America

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Mark Twain's 'The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg, and Other Stories' is a collection of short stories that satirizes human nature, society, and morality. Twain's signature humor and wit are evident throughout the book, making it a delightful and thought-provoking read. The stories explore themes of greed, hypocrisy, and moral corruption, challenging the reader to reflect on their own values and beliefs. Twain's unique literary style, characterized by simple language and sharp irony, elevates the stories to a level of timeless relevance in the literary world, remaining a classic work in American literature. Mark Twain's background as a writer and social critic influenced his decision to write 'The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg, and Other Stories.' As a keen observer of human behavior, Twain used his storytelling skills to shed light on the flaws and complexities of society. His experiences traveling and engaging with diverse communities provided him with the material and inspiration for the characters and situations depicted in the book. I highly recommend 'The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg, and Other Stories' to readers who appreciate satirical fiction and enjoy thought-provoking narratives. Mark Twain's insightful commentary on human nature and society continues to resonate with audiences today, making this collection a must-read for fans of classic literature.

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Produktdetails

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

Autorenporträt

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.