Mark twain letter to the earth5/19/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Basically, it's an irreverent look at biblical and historical stories as only Twain could re-interpret them. They are funny, they are cynical, they are accurate observations on the nature of humanity. ![]() The title comes from the first brilliant satire of the book, a series of letters from angels working on Earth to god, including a letter from Satan. Letters From The Earth is a brief collection of essays and articles written by Twain, including several unfinished works that were edited and are included in this edition with commentary on the notes on how Twain intended to finish some of them. That's a shame because the obscure Letters From The Earth is easily their match, if not their superior. When most people mention american novelist Mark Twain, they tend to have an image of Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn or the Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. ![]() The Basics: Biting satire, witty, funny and highly intelligent, essential for the scholar but much to enjoy for those who are not. The Bad: Some pieces unfinished, less polished The Good: Bold satire, diversity, narrative style ![]()
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