Sketches New and Old by Mark Twain

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Author Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Title Sketches New and Old
Note Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sketches_New_and_Old
Contents My watch -- Political economy -- The jumping frog -- Journalism in Tennessee -- The story of the bad little boy -- The story of the good little boy -- A couple of poems by Twain and Moore -- Niagara -- Answers to correspondents -- To raise poultry -- Experience of the McWilliamses with membranous croup -- My first literary venture -- How the author was sold in Newark -- The office bore -- Johnny Greer -- The facts in the case of the great beef contract -- The case of George Fisher -- Disgraceful persecution of a boy -- The judge's "spirited woman" -- Information wanted -- Some learned fables for good old boys and girls -- My late senatorial secretaryship -- A fashion item -- Riley, Newspaper correspondent -- A fine old man -- Science vs. luck -- The late Benjamin Franklin -- Mr. Bloke's item -- A medieval romance -- Petition concerning copyright -- After-dinner speech -- Lionising murderers -- A new crime -- A curious dream -- A true story -- The Siamese twins -- Speech at the Scottish banquet at London -- A ghost story -- The Capitoline Venus -- Speech on accident insurance -- John Chinaman in New York -- How I once edited an agricultural paper -- The petrified man -- My bloody massacre -- The undertaker's chat -- Concerning chambermaids -- Aurelia's unfortunate young man -- "After" Jenkins -- About barbers -- "Party cries" in Ireland -- The facts concerning the recent resignation -- History repeats itself -- Honored as a curiosity -- First interview with Artemus Ward -- Cannibalism in the cars -- The killing of Julius Caesar "localized" -- The widow's protest -- The scriptural panoramist -- Curing a cold -- A curious pleasure excursion -- Running for governor -- A mysterious visit.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Sketches New and Old" by Mark Twain is a collection of humorous essays and short stories written in the late 19th century. This work showcases Twain's keen observational humor and witty commentary on the various aspects of American life, capturing both the absurdities and intricacies of human behavior through a series of sketches that reflect his unique style and perspective. The opening portion of the book includes a preface in which Twain indicates that the included pieces are mostly previously unpublished works, aiming to be both enlightening and entertaining. It then transitions into a humorous tale titled "My Watch," where Twain recounts the misadventures with his watch that has a tendency to keep increasingly inaccurate time after being serviced by various watchmakers. The comedic narrative highlights Twain's signature blend of grit and reflection, allowing the reader to engage with his commentary on society, human error, and the seeming futility of relying on man-made devices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Humorous stories, American
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 3189
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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