Collected Stories of Mark Twain - Mark Twain - Folio Society - New and Sealed
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Collected Stories of Mark Twain - Mark Twain - Folio Society - New and Sealed. This edition gathers together nearly 50 of his greatest tales, revealing his extraordinary versatility: humorous and satirical pieces, parodies, shaggy-dog stories and darker, more suspenseful tales. Collected Stories by Mark Twain. [3v]. Bound in image blocked cream Buckram. Black & white illustrations by Roger Fereday. Three volume maroon image printed slipcase. 928pp. 24x15cm. As well as being a great novelist, Mark Twain was a brilliant and prolific writer of short stories, using them to capture a dazzling variety of characters, landscapes and registers. This edition gathers together nearly 50 of his greatest tales, revealing his extraordinary versatility: humorous and satirical pieces, parodies, shaggy-dog stories and darker, more suspenseful tales. The stories in this collection span Twain's entire career, from the 'Jumping Frog' of 1865, to 'The Mysterious Stranger', published posthumously in 1916. Some are satirical: 'The Story of the Bad Little Boy' subverts the moralistic children's tales of the day while 'A Day at Niagara' examines the dubious delights of Niagara Falls and lampoons the mythology of the 'noble Red Man'. Some would appear to be partly autobiographical: 'Playing Courier' is a heartfelt account of the difficulty of travelling in Europe (or anywhere) with a large and unwieldy group, while 'Hunting the Deceitful Turkey' describes a distinctively American childhood memory with equal humour and vividness. Few writers have ever been funnier than Mark Twain, and there are many passages here that will make the reader laugh out loud. But this collection also shows a darker, more unsettling side of Twain's work. 'The Invalid's Story' tells of a man tasked with a grim legacy to bury a friend's body, and is as macabre as anything in William Faulkner's oeuvre. 'A Double-Barreled Detective Story', a chilling, suspenseful tale of marital cruelty and revenge, features a cameo appearance by Sherlock Holmes. Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description. Will wrap and pack very carefully. Will post worldwide. Any questions please ask. In the unlikely event you do encounter a problem, please do message me first to resolve it, and I will do my best to help. All the books are stored in our smoke-free, climate-controlled shop in Cullman, Alabama.
