Name: Roughing It
SKU: 56380486
Price: 976.00 TWD
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Author: Mark Twain
ISBN: 9780996634168

Type

Physical Book

Author

Mark Twain

Illustrated by

Carl E. Weaver

Publisher

Broken Column Press

Language

English

Pages

484

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9x15.2x2.5 cm

Weight

0.64 kg.

ISBN13

9780996634168

Synopsis "Roughing It"

Roughing It Is the story of the Mark Twain's trip to Nevada to join his brother, who had been named secretary of the territory. Twain writes: "My brother had just been appointed Secretary of Nevada Territory-an office of such majesty that it concentrated in itself the duties and dignities of Treasurer, Comptroller, Secretary of State, and Acting Governor in the Governor's absence. A salary of eighteen hundred dollars a year and the title of 'Mr. Secretary, ' gave to the great position an air of wild and imposing grandeur. I was young and ignorant, and I envied my brother."Although this story is based on his real experiences traveling as a young man, Twain makes good use of exaggeration and other rhetorical devices to relate his tales and keep them relevant to the reader, as well as developing them into singular pieces of a larger whole. His skill at relating stories is never in doubt, and it is no wonder that Twain is quoted as having said, "Never let the truth get in the way of a good story."

Mark Twain

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Mark Twain, pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was born in 1835 in Missouri and is considered one of the great geniuses of American literature. Author of classics such as “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”, Twain revolutionized narrative with his humor, social criticism, and approachable style. His works, set on the Mississippi River, explore themes such as freedom, childhood, and justice. Recognized worldwide, Twain received numerous awards and his legacy continues to inspire readers of all ages, connecting generations through unforgettable stories.

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