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Title: Sketches New and Old, Part 6.
Note: Reading ease score: 68.3 (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: 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.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Sketches New and Old, Part 6" by Mark Twain is a collection of humorous and satirical sketches written during the mid to late 19th century. This work showcases Twain's signature wit as he observes and critiques various aspects of life, society, and human nature, revealing the absurdities that often accompany everyday situations. The sketches within this collection cover a wide range of topics, from the amusing musings of an undertaker about the nature of his job and the wishes of the deceased, to a humorous lamentation about the trials posed by chambermaids. Twain uses over-the-top scenarios, such as a young man's unending misfortunes, to illustrate the ironies of life and social expectations. Through colorful characters and whimsical anecdotes, the author offers readers clever commentary on societal norms, emphasizing the contradictions and humor inherent in human behavior. The sketches blend humor with poignant observations, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences and the world around them while entertaining them with Twain's unique voice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
EBook No.: 5841
Published: Jun 26, 2004
Downloads: 164
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories, American
Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Sketches New and Old, Part 6.
Note: Reading ease score: 68.3 (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: 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.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Sketches New and Old, Part 6" by Mark Twain is a collection of humorous and satirical sketches written during the mid to late 19th century. This work showcases Twain's signature wit as he observes and critiques various aspects of life, society, and human nature, revealing the absurdities that often accompany everyday situations. The sketches within this collection cover a wide range of topics, from the amusing musings of an undertaker about the nature of his job and the wishes of the deceased, to a humorous lamentation about the trials posed by chambermaids. Twain uses over-the-top scenarios, such as a young man's unending misfortunes, to illustrate the ironies of life and social expectations. Through colorful characters and whimsical anecdotes, the author offers readers clever commentary on societal norms, emphasizing the contradictions and humor inherent in human behavior. The sketches blend humor with poignant observations, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences and the world around them while entertaining them with Twain's unique voice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
EBook No.: 5841
Published: Jun 26, 2004
Downloads: 164
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories, American
Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.