Mark Twain's Humorous Works Collection

Author: Mark Twain
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Publish Date: 2003-10-11
Features: Mark Twain (1835-1910) was an American master of humor and a great novelist. Whether from the authentic "American flavor" of his works or the artistic height achieved by his humor, he was a great writer who represented America. Hemingway once summarized his status with these words: "Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is the finest example of our literature, from which all American works originate. It can be said to be unmatched in the past and without successor." Mark Twain's works blend humor and satire, combining unique personal wit and insight with profound social observation and critique. They are not only masterpieces of sharp, humorous laughter but also serious "timeless warnings" filled with compassion for humanity. This book selects and translates twenty-five classic short stories and novellas by Mark Twain, including The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today, enough to give us a glimpse of the whole. The selected Running for Governor has been included in the curricula of high schools and universities in many countries, and The Million Pound Bank Note was adapted into a film of the same name and is also revered as a classic.