The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain

The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain

(Author) Mark Twain
Format: Paperback
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"Familiarity breeds contempt — and children." "When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear." "Heaven for climate. Hell for company." This attractive paperback gift edition of the renowned American humorist's epigrams and witticisms features hundreds of quips on life, love, history, culture, travel, and other topics from his fiction, essays, letters, and autobiography.

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Publisher:
Courier Corporation
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
194
ISBN:
9780486489230
Publish year:
2013
Publish date:
Aug. 30, 2013

Mark Twain

Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens in 1835, was an American writer and humorist known for his sharp wit and satire. He is best known for his novels "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," which are considered classics of American literature. Twain's writing style is characterized by his use of vernacular language and his keen observations of human nature. He is credited with helping to shape the American literary tradition and is often referred to as the "father of American literature." Twain's works continue to be studied and celebrated for their humor, social commentary, and enduring relevance.

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