"Sketches New and Old" by Mark Twain is a compilation of amusing essays and stories from the late 1800s, presenting Twain's sharp and funny views on American life. Through a series of insightful scenes, Twain humorously examines the strange and complex parts of human actions, all while displaying his distinct writing style. The book starts with an introduction where Twain shares that most of the stories are new to readers and are meant to teach and amuse. Following this, we find ourselves absorbed in "My Watch," a funny story where Twain talks about his frustrating experiences with a watch that never seems to tell the right time after many repairs. This narrative shows off Twain's talent for mixing realistic events with thoughtful ideas, letting readers connect with his thoughts on society, mistakes, and the often disappointing nature of technology.
Sketches New and Old
By Mark Twain
Embark on a journey through humorous mishaps and clever observations of American life, as one man's terrible watch becomes a symbol of the absurdity of human reliance.
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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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