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The Complete Humorous Sketches And Tales Of Mark Twain

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This collection features stories so humourous that there should be a warning for heart patients. Ranging from advice for "Curing a Cold" to an angry article "Concerning Chaimbermaids", this set of articles will provide so much laughter aerobics will be unneccessary during the duration of the reading.

My dad had the original hardback edition of this book in the early 60's, when it was first compiled. I read this book dozens of times, to the point where the covers were torn off and pages were missing.

This softback is the reissue, and is marvelous. It is a compilation of short sketches taken from his novels, newspaper articles and other published sources.

If you are only looking for the "funny stuff" from Mark Twain, without reading the accompanied novels it is all here. "Curing a Cold" is an early stand alone sketch, while "Guying the Guide" comes from "Innocents Abroad." Both of these are worth the price of the book. After reading this, you might consider "The Unabridged Mark Twain, Vol. I and II."

A great companion to this book is the "Complete Essays of Mark Twain." You'll find much less familiar material of a mostly serious nature. Great essays dealing with mental telepathy, international events and one brilliant, touching essay called "The Death of Jean," Mark Twain's thoughts when he found that his adult, epileptic daughter had died.

These two books together make reading in short bursts very meaningful when you don't have the time to read the entire novel. They serve to document the genius of a writer only America could have produced.

Hands down this is the best investment i have ever made on this website. The beauty of this book is perfect for people like me who have very little free time but yet want to read short stories and satire by their favorite author. This collection has everything you could ever ask for and even more beyond that. Worth the money that you will pay many times over, if you are looking for a good laugh that may turn hysterical (depending on the reader, such as yours truely), then this is just what you are looking for.

Mark Twain is simply a genius. This wonderful collection of timeless and witty sketches has never failed to cheer me up. I like that there is a good mix of short and long sketches. There are a lot of small sketches which I read when I don't feel like reading a lengthier one.
I think it makes a lovely gift.

the book was at good condition,delivered quick,although the first book had been returned back to the vendor-the second shipment arrived quickly.I'll continue to by from Amazon. Thank you Amir