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...A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court is an 1889 novel by American humorist and writer Mark Twain. The work is a very early example of time travel in literature, anticipating by six years H. G. Wells' The Time Machine of 1895 (however, unlike Wells, Twain does not give any real explanation of his protagonist's ...

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Excerpt: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens).

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Excerpt: A Tramp Abroad by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens).

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...rsity assumes any responsibility for the material contained within the document or for the file as an electronic transmission, in any way. A Tramp Abr... ... assumes any responsibility for the material contained within the document or for the file as an electronic transmission, in any way. A Tramp Abroad b... ...se wishing to make use of them, and as such is a part of the Pennsylvania State University’s Electronic Classics Series. Cover design: Jim Manis, (ph... ...Copyright © 2000 The Pennsylvania State University The Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity University. 3 A Tramp Abroad A TRAMP ABR... ...ight © 2000 The Pennsylvania State University The Pennsylvania State University is an equal opportunity University. 3 A Tramp Abroad A TRAMP ABROAD B... ...e chasing the Saxons (as he said), or being chased by them (as they said), arrived at the bank of the river at dawn, in a fog. The enemy were either b... ...sing the Saxons (as he said), or being chased by them (as they said), arrived at the bank of the river at dawn, in a fog. The enemy were either before... ...he King commanded to seize the criminal and lead him to death, who had ventured to dance, with the queen; so disgraced the Empress, and insulted the c... ...ng commanded to seize the criminal and lead him to death, who had ventured to dance, with the queen; so disgraced the Empress, and insulted the crown....

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... A Penn State Electronic Classics Series Publication The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) is a... ... A Penn State Electronic Classics Series Publication The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) is a publ... ...ained within the document or for the file as an electronic transmission, in any way. The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens), the ... ... within the document or for the file as an electronic transmission, in any way. The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens), the Penns... ...ia State University is an equal opportunity university. 3 The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain Hugh Latimer, Bishop of W... ...ate University is an equal opportunity university. 3 The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Worces... ...many tymys butt lytelle dyscretione! Ande thus the Gode of Inglonde be ever with you in alle your procedynges. 4 Mark Twain The 19 of October. Youres... ...tymys butt lytelle dyscretione! Ande thus the Gode of Inglonde be ever with you in alle your procedynges. 4 Mark Twain The 19 of October. Youres, H. ... ...cquaintances hugged and kissed each other and cried. Everybody took a holiday, and high and low, rich and 6 Mark Twain poor, feasted and danced and s...

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Excerpt: Tom Sawyer, Detective by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens).

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... Tom Sawyer, Detective by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) is a publication of the Pennsylvania State Uni... ...the file as an electronic transmission, in any way. Tom Sawyer, Detective by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) , the Pennsylvania State University, Jim M... ...ile as an electronic transmission, in any way. Tom Sawyer, Detective by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) , the Pennsylvania State University, Jim Manis,... ...ate University is an equal opportunity University. TOM SAWYER, DETECTIVE by MARK TWAIN CHAPTER I. AN INVITATION FOR TOM AND AN INVITATION FOR TOM AND... ...niversity is an equal opportunity University. TOM SAWYER, DETECTIVE by MARK TWAIN CHAPTER I. AN INVITATION FOR TOM AND AN INVITATION FOR TOM AND AN I... ...ssippi down there a reaching miles and miles around Tom Sawyer, Detective Mark Twain 3 the points where the timber looks smoky and dim it’s so far... ...i down there a reaching miles and miles around Tom Sawyer, Detective Mark Twain 3 the points where the timber looks smoky and dim it’s so far off ... ...n’t know what to do; then he says, very ca’m, and I Tom Sawyer, Detective Mark Twain 4 could a shot him for it: “Well,” he says, “I’m right down s... ...now what to do; then he says, very ca’m, and I Tom Sawyer, Detective Mark Twain 4 could a shot him for it: “Well,” he says, “I’m right down sorry,...

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Excerpt: The Tragedy of Pudd?nhead Wilson by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens).

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... The Tragedy of Pudd’nhead Wilson by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) is a publication of the Pennsylvania Stat... ... The Tragedy of Pudd’nhead Wilson by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) is a publication of the Pennsylvania State Uni... ...n electronic transmis sion, in any way. The Tragedy of Pudd’nhead Wilson by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) , the Pennsylvania State University, Jim M... ...ctronic transmis sion, in any way. The Tragedy of Pudd’nhead Wilson by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) , the Pennsylvania State University, Jim Manis,... ...ty is an equal opportunity University. The T ragedy of Pudd’nhead Wilson by Mark Twain A WHISPER TO THE READER There is no character, howsoever good ... ... an equal opportunity University. The T ragedy of Pudd’nhead Wilson by Mark Twain A WHISPER TO THE READER There is no character, howsoever good and f... ..., and this is not flattery, far from it. The Tragedy of Pudd nhead Wilson - Mark Twain 3 He was a little rusty on his law, but he rubbed up for this... ... this is not flattery, far from it. The Tragedy of Pudd nhead Wilson - Mark Twain 3 He was a little rusty on his law, but he rubbed up for this book... ...nd terra cotta pots in which grew a The Tragedy of Pudd nhead Wilson - Mark Twain 4 breed of geranium whose spread of intensely red blossoms accente...

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...The Prince and the Pauper (1882) represents Mark Twain's first attempt at historical fiction. The book, set in 1547, tells the story of two young boys who are identical in appearance: Tom Canty, a pauper who lives with his abusive father in Offal Court, London, and Pri...

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Excerpt: Tom Sawyer Abroad by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens).

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... Life on the Mississippi by Mark T wain (Samuel L. Clemens) is a publication of the Pennsylvania St... ... file as an electronic transmission, in any way. Life on the Mississippi by Mark T wain (Samuel L. Clemens) , the Pennsylvania State University, Jim ... ...e University is an equal opportunity University. Life on the Mississippi By Mark Twain [pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens] THE BODY OF THE NATIO... ...versity is an equal opportunity University. Life on the Mississippi By Mark Twain [pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens] THE BODY OF THE NATION BU... ...l combine to render every part of the Mississippi Life on the Mississippi Mark T wain 3 Valley capable of supporting a dense population. As a dw... ..., and held on the cabin under Plum Point till I raised the reef—quarter less twain— then straightened up for the middle bar till I got well abreast th... ...ater than that, and ran it lower down; started out from the false point—mark twain—raised the second reef abreast the big snag in the bend, and had qu... ...aised the second reef abreast the big snag in the bend, and had quarter less twain.” One of the gorgeous ones remarked— “I don’t want to find fault wi... ...e deck. “M a r k three!.... M a r k three!.... Quarter less three! .... Half twain! .... Quarter twain! .... M a r k twain! .... Quar ter less—” Mr. ...

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...highlights the problem of identity and one's ability to determine one's own identity. Broader issues of identity are the central ideas of this novel. Twain's multiple plots and thrown-together style do serve to inform a central set of issues, with the twins, Pudd'nhead, and Tom and Chambers all serving as variations on a theme. The themes are slavery, tradition, and nature...

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... Extract from Captain Stormfield’s Visit to Heaven by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) is a publication of the Pennsylvania Stat... ... Extract from Captain Stormfield’s Visit to Heaven by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) is a publication of the Pennsylvania State Uni... ...ansmission, in any way. Extract from Captain Stormfield’s Visit to Heaven by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) , the Pennsylvania State University, Jim M... ...ssion, in any way. Extract from Captain Stormfield’s Visit to Heaven by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) , the Pennsylvania State University, Jim Manis,... ...pportunity University. Extract from Captain Stormfield’s Visit to Heaven By Mark Twain CHAPTER I Well, when I had been dead about thirty years I begu... ...unity University. Extract from Captain Stormfield’s Visit to Heaven By Mark Twain CHAPTER I Well, when I had been dead about thirty years I begun to ... ...I was fringed out with “Extract from Captain Stormfield’s Visit to Heaven” Mark Twain 3 an electrical nimbus that flamed around for miles and miles... ... fringed out with “Extract from Captain Stormfield’s Visit to Heaven” Mark Twain 3 an electrical nimbus that flamed around for miles and miles and ... ...ur smoke from the “Extract from Captain Stormfield’s Visit to Heaven” Mark Twain 4 furnaces — oh, well, nobody can describe the way it rolled and t...

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...or for the file as an electronic transmission, in any way. A Horse’s Tale by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) , the Pennsylvania State University, Jim M... ...r the file as an electronic transmission, in any way. A Horse’s Tale by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) , the Pennsylvania State University, Jim Manis,... ...A Hor A Horse se se se se s T s T s T s T s Tale ale ale ale ale By Mark Twain CHAPTER I SOLDIER BOY PRIVATELY TO HIMSELF I am Buffalo Bill... ... A Horse se se se se s T s T s T s T s Tale ale ale ale ale By Mark Twain CHAPTER I SOLDIER BOY PRIVATELY TO HIMSELF I am Buffalo Bill’s ho... ... the hippodrome, everybody says, and the best mannered. It A Horse’s Tale Mark Twain 4 may be so, it is not for me to say; modesty is the best pol... ...hippodrome, everybody says, and the best mannered. It A Horse’s Tale Mark Twain 4 may be so, it is not for me to say; modesty is the best policy, ... ...is, nothing as to recent lineage — but plenty good enough A Horse’s Tale Mark Twain 5 when you go a good way back. When Professor Marsh was out h... ...othing as to recent lineage — but plenty good enough A Horse’s Tale Mark Twain 5 when you go a good way back. When Professor Marsh was out here h... ... maid nine years old? If I could have her it would be A Horse’s Tale Mark Twain 6 another matter, for I know all about children, and they adore me...

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... The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) is a publication of the Pennsylvania Stat... ... The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) is a publication of the Pennsylvania State Uni... ... electronic transmis sion, in any way. The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) , the Pennsylvania State University, Jim M... ...tronic transmis sion, in any way. The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) , the Pennsylvania State University, Jim Manis,... ...adleybur Hadleybur Hadleybur Hadleybur Hadleyburg g g g g B B B B By y y y y Mark T Mark T Mark T Mark T Mark Twain wain wain wain wain IT WA S MANY... ...eybur Hadleyburg g g g g B B B B By y y y y Mark T Mark T Mark T Mark T Mark Twain wain wain wain wain IT WA S MANY YEARS AGO. Hadleyburg was the ... ... a great many individuals, but what he “The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg” Mark Twain 3 wanted was a plan which would comprehend the entire town, a... ...eat many individuals, but what he “The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg” Mark Twain 3 wanted was a plan which would comprehend the entire town, and no... ...s, then surrendered to curiosity, “The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg” Mark Twain 4 and went back to the lamp and finished reading the paper: “I am ...

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Excerpt: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur?s Court by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens).

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...nic Classics Series Publication The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories by Mark T wain (Samuel L. Clemens) is a publication of the Penn sylvania Sta... ...tronic transmission, in any way. The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories by Mark T wain (Samuel L. Clemens) , the Pennsylvania State Uni versity, Jim ... ................................................ ........................ 188 Mark Twain iii A MONUMENT TO ADAM ........................................... ........................................... ........................ 188 Mark Twain iii A MONUMENT TO ADAM ................................................ ......................................... ............................... 240 Mark Twain iv 5 Mark Twain THE $30,000 BEQUEST and Other Stories by Mark T... .................................... ............................... 240 Mark Twain iv 5 Mark Twain THE $30,000 BEQUEST and Other Stories by Mark Twain ... ...ort of vague and indefinite uncle or second or third cousin by the 7 Mark Twain name of Tilbury Foster, seventy and a bachelor, reputed well off and ... ...ll about it; the advertise ment is in the Cincinnati paper here.” 9 Mark Twain “Land, thirty thousand for ten—in a year! Let’s jam in the whole capi... ...enses!” “You couldn’t do a nobler thing, dear; and it’s just like 11 Mark Twain your generous nature, you unselfish boy.” The praise made Sally poign...

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Excerpt: What Is Man and Other Essays by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens).

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...WHAT IS MAN? WHAT IS MAN? AND OTHER ESSAYS OF MARK TWAIN (Samuel Langhorne Clemens, 1835 1910) What Is Man and Other Ess... ...WHAT IS MAN? WHAT IS MAN? AND OTHER ESSAYS OF MARK TWAIN (Samuel Langhorne Clemens, 1835 1910) What Is Man and Other Essays ... ...IN (Samuel Langhorne Clemens, 1835 1910) What Is Man and Other Essays by Mark T wain (Samuel L. Clemens) is a publication of the Pennsylvania State... ...s an electronic transmission, in any way. What Is Man and Other Essays by Mark T wain (Samuel L. Clemens) , the Pennsylvania State University, Jim Ma... ...ity’s Electronic Classics Series. Cover design: Jim Manis; Caricature of Mark T wain appearing in Life: 31 January 1907 Copyright © 1999 The Pennsy... ... 195 What Is Man and Other Essays 4 WHAT IS MAN? AND OTHER ESSAYS OF MARK TWAIN (Samuel Langhorne Clemens, 1835 1910) WHAT IS MAN? I a. a. a. a. a. M... ...e Empress of Austria at Geneva, Septem ber 10, 1898, occurred during Mark Twain’ s Austrian residence. The news came to him at Kaltenleutgeben, a sum... ...ting eight feet, eight and a half, often nine, sometimes even quarter less twain—as _I_ be lieved; but always “no bottom,” as he said. I got the bes... ...still night the “Six—feet— scant!” that made me shudder, and the “M a r k— Twain!” that took the shud der away, and presently the darling “By the d e...

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...Mark Twain's work on Joan of Arc is titled in full Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, by the Sieur Louis de Conte. De Conte is identified as Joan's page and secretary. For those who've always wanted to get behind the Joan...

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..., as well as to advance the technological and cultural status of the nation in which he finds himself. In the rather un-subtle sub-text of the story, Twain uses The Boss to express a surprisingly pragmatic and frequently contradictory philosophy. The Boss explores the relative merits of Democracy, and Monarchy, he expresses his views on the “Nature v. Nurture” debate, he f...

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...The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today is an 1873 novel by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner that satirizes greed and political corruption in post-Civil War America. The term gilded age , commonly given to the era, comes from the title of this book. Twain and Warner got the name f...