Embark on a journey through Mark Twain’s humorous and insightful world with "Sketches New and Old." Published in 1875, this collection of 62 short stories showcases Twain’s wit and masterful storytelling, offering a blend of fictional narratives and a true account in “The Case of George Fisher.” From the whimsical “Jumping Frog” to the satirical “Political Economy,” Twain’s collection captures a wide array of characters and scenarios, each infused with his signature humor and sharp observation. Through tales like “The Story of the Bad Little Boy” and “A Ghost Story,” Twain provides both entertainment and a keen commentary on human nature. But what makes these seemingly simple sketches so enduring? How does Twain’s unique voice illuminate the quirks of society and human behavior? Delve into the pages of "Sketches New and Old" and discover the timeless charm and incisive humor of Twain’s storytelling. Each story invites you to reflect on the absurdities and truths of everyday life through the eyes of one of America’s greatest literary figures. Ready to experience Twain’s classic humor and insight? Don’t miss out on this collection that has delighted readers for generations. Purchase your copy of "Sketches New and Old" today and enjoy a masterclass in storytelling from the legendary Mark Twain.

This collection of 63 writings by Mark Twain was published in 1875. Among other sketches, it contains "The Jumping Frog" in the original English, followed by a French translation which Twain re-translated into English, showing how the French translation of his work was "badly flawed." In many of these sketches, Twain shows his talent for outrageous and hilarious inventiveness, often in reaction to current events

How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About Sketches New and Old, Mark Twain by Mark Twain Sketches New and Old is a group of fictional stories--except for "The Case of George Fisher"--by Mark Twain. It was published in 1875. It includes the short story "A Ghost Story", among others. A real storyteller can make a great story out of anything, even the most trivial occurrence. Composed between 1863 and 1875, the sixty-three often outrageous sketches in Sketches, New and Old contain, for instance, a piece about the difficulty of getting a pocket watch repaired properly; complaints about barbers and office bores; and satirical comments on bureaucrats, courts of law, the profession of journalism, the claims of science, and the workings of government. In Mark Twain's hands, all these potentially dry and dull topics bristle with vitality and interest. "What fascinates Twain," Lee Smith writes in her introduction, is how people "react to the things that happen to them." Twain "lets them speak in their own voices by and large, in a chorus ranging from high-flown oratory to the plain speech of working people.... It seems generally true that the more elevated the speech, the likelier that person is to be an idiot; words of wisdom and common sense are invariably voiced by the common man"--or woman. "The most profound and moving sketch in this whole collection" Smith writes, is one "told by a freed slave." The candid, ironic, playful, and petulant sketches in this volume are indispensable to our understanding of a harried genius during thirteen quite amazing years.