"The Innocents Abroad — Volume 04" by Mark Twain is a mid-19th century travel story that showcases the author's journey through Europe and the Holy Land on the Quaker City. With a witty and humorous voice, Twain describes the sights, cultures, and strange qualities of the places he visits. Focusing on the history of old cities, this volume mixes historical facts with Twain's unique style; the book begins with Twain exploring the ruins of Pompeii, a city that was remarkably frozen in time after a volcano erupted. Twain compares what he thought Pompeii would be like to what he saw—well-preserved streets, houses, and artifacts that tell of daily life long ago. He shares his thoughts about the city’s buildings, art, and the spooky remains of its people, adding humor through his thoughts on the social customs of that period. This beginning prepares the reader for an journey and brings the ancient world to life through Twain's writing.
The Innocents Abroad — Volume 04
By Mark Twain
Embark on a 19th-century adventure filled with humor and history as a traveler explores ancient ruins and vibrant cultures, contrasting expectations with the surprising realities of the past.
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About the AuthorSamuel 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.
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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