âAlonzo Fitz and Other Storiesâ invites readers to deep dive into Twainâs wealth of knowledge and entertaining anecdotes concerning life, language, and love.
With hidden gems such as âThe Great Revolution in Pitcairnâ, which imagines a society built on a deserted island, and âOn The Decay of the Art of Lyingâ, which advocates for telling meaningful lies, Twainâs impressive collection offers something for every reader looking to discover the wit and charm of Americaâs greatest writer.
Painting a captivating picture of 19th century America, this classic collection of short stories is perfect for Western lovers of Denzel Washington and Chris Prattâs âThe Magnificent Sevenâ.
Mark Twain, pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910), was an American humorist, lecturer, journalist, and novelist. Celebrated today as the father of American literature, his work spans epic stories of boyhood such as âThe Adventures of Tom Sawyerâ and âThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finnâ, as well as travel narratives, such as âThe Innocents Abroadâ, âRoughing Itâ, and âLife on the Mississippiâ.
A friend to presidents, artists, and royalty, he is remembered today as a popular public figure. Continuing his influence, Twain inspires Disney attractions, singer Tom Pettyâs âDown Southâ and was portrayed by Nathan Osgood in the 2018 comedy âHolmes and Watsonâ.