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Mark Twain's Library of Humor

Mark Twain's Library of Humor

ClassicsEssays
Pages
734
Published
1897
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection brings together a wide array of American wit and humor from the late 19th century, curated by the legendary Mark Twain. Featuring contributions from Twain himself alongside other notable humorists like Ambrose Bierce and Thomas Bailey Aldrich, it offers a delightful look into the social customs and comedic sensibilities of the era. Readers will find a variety of humorous stories and observations designed to entertain and amuse.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

FunnyLightheartedSatirical

Genres

Classics Essays Humor

Authors

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Ambrose Bierce

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce was an American editorialist, journalist, short story writer, fabulist, and satirist.

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Mark Twain

Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was a prolific American author and humorist. Twain is best known for his novels Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), which has been called "the Great American Novel", and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876). He is extensively quoted. Twain was a friend to presidents, artists, industrialists, and European royalty. ([Source][1].) [1]:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Twain

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W. L. Alden

W. L. Alden is the author behind the popular Historias de gatos. If you enjoy charming stories about our feline friends, you'll want to check out their work.