The American Satirist - The Witty Writings of Mark Twain
The American Satirist - The Witty Writings of Mark Twain

Author: Mark Twain

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2020-11-06

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 1528791592

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Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835–1910), more commonly known under the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, lecturer, publisher and entrepreneur most famous for his novels “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” (1876) and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” (1884). He is perhaps best remembered for his sharp wit and cutting satire, which manifested in both his speech and written works. “The American Satirist” contains a collection of some of Twain's best satirical writings, including: “The Awful German Language”, “How to Tell a Story”, “Advice to Youth”, “Taming the Bicycle”, “Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offences”, “A Presidential Candidate”, “Advice to Little Girls”, “Private History of the 'Jumping Frog' Story”, “Books and Burglars”, “'Mark Twain’s First Appearance'”, “Morals and Memory”, and “To the Person Sitting in Darkness”. A fantastic collection of classic satire not to be missed by fans and collectors of Twain's unforgettable work. Other notable works by this author include: “The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today” (1873) and “The Prince and the Pauper” (1881). Read & Co. Books is proudly publishing this brand new collection of classic essays now complete with a specially-commissioned biography of the author.

Mark Twain, American Humorist
Mark Twain, American Humorist

Author: Tracy Wuster

Publisher: University of Missouri Press

Published: 2017-12-01

Total Pages: 502

ISBN-13: 0826274110

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Mark Twain, American Humorist examines the ways that Mark Twain’s reputation developed at home and abroad in the period between 1865 and 1882, years in which he went from a regional humorist to national and international fame. In the late 1860s, Mark Twain became the exemplar of a school of humor that was thought to be uniquely American. As he moved into more respectable venues in the 1870s, especially through the promotion of William Dean Howells in the Atlantic Monthly, Mark Twain muddied the hierarchical distinctions between class-appropriate leisure and burgeoning forms of mass entertainment, between uplifting humor and debased laughter, and between the literature of high culture and the passing whim of the merely popular.

Mark Twain's Weapons of Satire
Mark Twain's Weapons of Satire

Author: Mark Twain

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 9780815602682

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"Mark Twain was described by a contemporary newspaper as the "most influential anti-imperialist and the most dreaded critic of the sacrosanct person in the White House that the country contains." Although not a pacifist, Twain was the most prominent opponent of the Philippine-American War." "Today, however, this aspect of Mark Twain's career is barely known. His writings on the war have never been collected in a single volume, and a number of them are published here for the first time. Although he was a vice president of the Anti-Imperialist League from 1901 to 1910, until now no thorough study had been made of his relationship with the organized opposition to the war." "Drawing upon the unpublished manuscripts of Mark Twain and various leaders of the League, Jim Zwick's Introduction and headnotes provide the most complete account of Twain's involvement in the anti-imperialist movement." "Mark Twain's writings sparked intense controversy when they were written. Readers will appreciate the continuing relevance and quotability of his statements on the abuse of patriotism, the "treason" of requiring school children to salute the flag, the right to dissent, the importance of self-government, and the value of America's democratic and anticolonial traditions." "This book will prove valuable to all who are interested in Twain and his works as well as to teachers of literature, peace studies, and history."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain
The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain

Author: Mark Twain

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-01-01

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 048648923X

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"Familiarity breeds contempt — and children." "When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear." "Heaven for climate. Hell for company." This attractive paperback gift edition of the renowned American humorist's epigrams and witticisms features hundreds of quips on life, love, history, culture, travel, and other topics from his fiction, essays, letters, and autobiography.

The Complete Essays and Satires of Mark Twain
The Complete Essays and Satires of Mark Twain

Author: Mark Twain

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-19

Total Pages: 665

ISBN-13:

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In 'The Complete Essays and Satires of Mark Twain', readers are treated to a collection of Twain's thought-provoking essays and witty satires. Twain's literary style combines humor with social commentary, providing readers with a unique perspective on the issues of his time. This collection showcases Twain's versatility as a writer, from his sharp wit to his keen observations of human nature. The essays offer a glimpse into the mind of one of America's most beloved literary figures, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and social commentary. The satires, on the other hand, provide a humorous take on various societal norms and conventions, challenging readers to question the status quo and think critically about the world around them. Overall, 'The Complete Essays and Satires' is a rich and engaging compilation that highlights Twain's enduring relevance and literary genius.

Satire as the Comic Public Sphere
Satire as the Comic Public Sphere

Author: James E. Caron

Publisher: Penn State Press

Published: 2021-04-19

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 0271090332

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Stephen Colbert, Samantha Bee, John Oliver, and Jimmy Kimmel—these comedians are household names whose satirical takes on politics, the news, and current events receive some of the highest ratings on television. In this book, James E. Caron examines these and other satirists through the lenses of humor studies, cultural theory, and rhetorical and social philosophy, arriving at a new definition of the comic art form. Tracing the history of modern satire from its roots in the Enlightenment values of rational debate, evidence, facts, accountability, and transparency, Caron identifies a new genre: “truthiness satire.” He shows how satirists such as Colbert, Bee, Oliver, and Kimmel—along with writers like Charles Pierce and Jack Shafer—rely on shared values and on the postmodern aesthetics of irony and affect to foster engagement within the comic public sphere that satire creates. Using case studies of bits, parodies, and routines, Caron reveals a remarkable process: when evidence-based news reporting collides with a discursive space asserting alternative facts, the satiric laughter that erupts can move the audience toward reflection and possibly even action as the body politic in the public sphere. With rigor, humor, and insight, Caron shows that truthiness satire pushes back against fake news and biased reporting and that the satirist today is at heart a citizen, albeit a seemingly silly one. This book will appeal to anyone interested in and concerned about public discourse in the current era, especially researchers in media studies, communication studies, political science, and literary and cultural studies.

The Complete Short Stories of Mark Twain
The Complete Short Stories of Mark Twain

Author: Mark Twain

Publisher: Bantam Classics

Published: 2005-09-27

Total Pages: 850

ISBN-13: 0553901966

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For deft plotting, riotous inventiveness, unforgettable characters, and language that brilliantly captures the lively rhythms of American speech, no American writer comes close to Mark Twain. This sparkling anthology covers the entire span of Twain’s inimitable yarn-spinning, from his early broad comedy to the biting satire of his later years. Every one of his sixty stories is here: ranging from the frontier humor of “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County,” to the bitter vision of humankind in “The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg,” to the delightful hilarity of “Is He Living or Is He Dead?” Surging with Twain’s ebullient wit and penetrating insight into the follies of human nature, this volume is a vibrant summation of the career of–in the words of H. L. Mencken–“the father of our national literature.”

Letters From The Earth
Letters From The Earth

Author: Mark Twain

Publisher: Youcanprint

Published: 2017-04-04

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 8892658379

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The Creator sat upon the throne, thinking. Behind him stretched the illimitable continent of heaven, steeped in a glory of light and color; before him rose the black night of Space, like a wall. His mighty bulk towered rugged and mountain-like into the zenith, and His divine head blazed there like a distant sun. At His feet stood three colossal figures, diminished to extinction, almost, by contrast -- archangels -- their heads level with His ankle-bone. When the Creator had finished thinking, He said, "I have thought. Behold!" He lifted His hand, and from it burst a fountain-spray of fire, a million stupendous suns, which clove the blackness and soared, away and away and away, diminishing in magnitude and intensity as they pierced the far frontiers of Space, until at last they were but as diamond nailheads sparkling under the domed vast roof of the universe. At the end of an hour the Grand Council was dismissed. They left the Presence impressed and thoughtful, and retired to a private place, where they might talk with freedom. None of the three seemed to want to begin, though all wanted somebody to do it.