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The Portable Mark Twain (Penguin Classics),Used
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Satirist, novelist, and keen observer of the American scene, Mark Twain remains one of the world's bestloved writers. This delightful collection of Twain's favorite and most memorable writings includes selected tales and sketches such as The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, How I Edited an Agricultural Journal Once, Jim Baker's BlueJay Yarn, and A True Story. It also features excerpts from his novels and travel books (including Roughing It, The Innocents Abroad, and Life on the Mississippi, among others; autobiographical and polemical writings; as well as selected letters and speeches. The collection also reprints the complete text of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, including the often omitted raftsmen passage.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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- Q: What is the genre of 'The Portable Mark Twain'? A: 'The Portable Mark Twain' is categorized as a classic literature book, featuring a collection of Mark Twain's most notable writings.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 579 pages.
- Q: What types of writings are included in this collection? A: This collection includes selected tales, sketches, excerpts from novels and travel books, autobiographical writings, polemical writings, letters, and speeches by Mark Twain.
- Q: Is 'The Portable Mark Twain' a paperback edition? A: Yes, this edition of 'The Portable Mark Twain' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Portable Mark Twain' published? A: 'The Portable Mark Twain' was published on November 30, 2004.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Portable Mark Twain' is Mark Twain, a renowned American writer and satirist.
- Q: Does this collection include 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'? A: Yes, the collection reprints the complete text of 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', including the often omitted raftsmen passage.
- Q: What is the condition of this book? A: 'The Portable Mark Twain' is sold as a new item.
- Q: What kind of readers would enjoy this book? A: Readers who appreciate classic literature, satire, and insightful observations of American life would likely enjoy 'The Portable Mark Twain'.
- Q: Are there any introductions or notes in this edition? A: Yes, Penguin Classics editions often include introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors to enhance the reading experience.