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Sketches New and Old
American LiteratureHumourShort StoriesHumorous stories, AmericanUnited States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
About this book
"Sketches New and Old" by Mark Twain is a collection of short stories published in 1875. This diverse anthology gathers mostly fictional tales that showcase Twain's signature wit and humor. From the famous "The Jumping Frog" to "A Ghost Story," the collection spans topics including journalism, politics, childhood morality tales, and bizarre adventures. With over sixty pieces ranging from speeches to satirical sketches, it captures Twain's sharp observations on American life and human nature during the nineteenth century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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