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Sketches New and Old, Part 2.

By Mark Twain

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Discover a world of laugh-out-loud moments and witty observations as a celebrated author hilariously explores the absurd sides of 19th-century life and the human condition.

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2004-06-26
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"Sketches New and Old, Part 2" by Mark Twain is a compilation of funny short stories and essays from the mid to late 1800s, where the author uses his clever humor and keen observations. The book looks at different subjects like how people act in society, common mistakes people make, and personal stories that highlight Twain’s unique way of writing by mixing comedy with comments about society. This second collection includes a funny series of letters with people looking for guidance on different subjects, from the silly parts of what society expects to the amusing details of personal relationships, all while making fun of what was considered normal back then. Every story offers a strong look at human life, showing a range of interesting people like the overly serious person, the poet trying to make it, and the concerned mother or father, as Twain brilliantly brings these stories together.

About the Author

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced," with William Faulkner calling him "the father of American literature." Twain's novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), with the latter often called the "Great American Novel." He also wrote A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) and Pudd'nhead Wilson (1894) and cowrote The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today (1873) with Charles Dudley Warner.

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