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Title: Alonzo Fitz, and Other Stories

Note: Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: The loves of Alonzo Fitz Clarence and Rosannah Ethelton -- On the decay of the art of lying -- About magnanimous-incident literature -- Punch, brothers, punch -- The great revolution in Pitcairn -- The canvasser's tale -- An encounter with an interviewer -- Paris notes -- Legend of Sagenfeld, in Germany -- Speech on the babies -- Speech on the weather -- Concerning the American language -- Rogers.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "Alonzo Fitz and Other Stories" by Mark Twain is a collection of humorous short stories written in the late 19th century. The book presents a series of whimsical tales, the first of which focuses on Alonzo Fitz Clarence and his romantic entanglements with Rosannah Ethelton, as well as a variety of essays and satirical pieces that explore themes of human folly, social critique, and the absurdities of life. The opening of the collection introduces "The Loves of Alonzo Fitz Clarence and Rosannah Ethelton," setting the tone with its vivid descriptions of a bitter winter day in Eastport, Maine. Alonzo, a charming young bachelor, finds himself in a cozy parlor, contemplating the cold world outside and feeling a deep sense of loneliness. His playful banter with his aunt reveals his desire for companionship, leading him to meet Rosannah, who captivates his heart as they engage in flirtatious conversation. Their budding romance, intertwined with comedic misunderstandings and clever dialogue, hints at the larger themes of love and societal expectations that Twain will explore throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910

EBook No.: 3184

Published: Sep 16, 2004

Downloads: 105

Language: English

Subject: Essays

Subject: Short stories

Subject: Humorous stories, American

Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-05T12:23:33Z Alonzo Fitz, and Other Stories

This edition has images.

Title: Alonzo Fitz, and Other Stories

Note: Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: The loves of Alonzo Fitz Clarence and Rosannah Ethelton -- On the decay of the art of lying -- About magnanimous-incident literature -- Punch, brothers, punch -- The great revolution in Pitcairn -- The canvasser's tale -- An encounter with an interviewer -- Paris notes -- Legend of Sagenfeld, in Germany -- Speech on the babies -- Speech on the weather -- Concerning the American language -- Rogers.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "Alonzo Fitz and Other Stories" by Mark Twain is a collection of humorous short stories written in the late 19th century. The book presents a series of whimsical tales, the first of which focuses on Alonzo Fitz Clarence and his romantic entanglements with Rosannah Ethelton, as well as a variety of essays and satirical pieces that explore themes of human folly, social critique, and the absurdities of life. The opening of the collection introduces "The Loves of Alonzo Fitz Clarence and Rosannah Ethelton," setting the tone with its vivid descriptions of a bitter winter day in Eastport, Maine. Alonzo, a charming young bachelor, finds himself in a cozy parlor, contemplating the cold world outside and feeling a deep sense of loneliness. His playful banter with his aunt reveals his desire for companionship, leading him to meet Rosannah, who captivates his heart as they engage in flirtatious conversation. Their budding romance, intertwined with comedic misunderstandings and clever dialogue, hints at the larger themes of love and societal expectations that Twain will explore throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910

EBook No.: 3184

Published: Sep 16, 2004

Downloads: 105

Language: English

Subject: Essays

Subject: Short stories

Subject: Humorous stories, American

Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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