The Curious Republic of Gondour, and Other Whimsical Sketches (Registro nro. 45264)
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| Original cataloging agency | UtSlPG |
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| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | en |
| Source of code | iso639-1 |
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| Classification number | PS |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Twain, Mark, |
| Dates associated with a name | 1835-1910 |
| 245 14 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The Curious Republic of Gondour, and Other Whimsical Sketches |
| 264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE | |
| Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture | Salt Lake City, UT : |
| Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer | Project Gutenberg, |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice | 2004 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 1 online resource : |
| Other physical details | multiple file formats |
| 336 ## - CONTENT TYPE | |
| Content type term | text |
| Content type code | txt |
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| Carrier type term | online resource |
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| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Release date is 2004-09-17 |
| 505 0# - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | The curious republic of Gondour -- A memory -- Introductory to "Memoranda" -- About smells -- A couple of sad experiences -- Dan Murphy -- The "Tournament" in A.D. 1870 -- Curious relic for sale -- A reminiscence of the back settlements -- A royal compliment -- The approaching epidemic -- The tone imparting committee -- Our precious lunatic -- The European war -- The wild man interviewed -- Last words of great men. |
| 508 ## - CREATION/PRODUCTION CREDITS NOTE | |
| Creation/production credits note | Produced by David Widger |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | "The Curious Republic of Gondour, and Other Whimsical Sketches" by Mark Twain is a collection of whimsical sketches written during the late 19th century. The book primarily explores satirical themes surrounding politics, social dynamics, and human behavior through a blend of humor and keen observation. Twain's unique storytelling and wit shine throughout this compilation, which includes various essays and short tales reflecting on the absurdities and quirks of American society. The first sketch, “The Curious Republic of Gondour,” presents an imaginative portrayal of a fictional republic where voting rights are restructured based on education and property, turning the political system into a fountain of satire on democracy. This sketch delves into the social implications of wealth and intelligence on governance, illustrating how political power can be manipulated by education rather than mere wealth. The subsequent sketches cover a wide array of topics, such as personal anecdotes, commentary on societal norms, and amusing takes on human nature. Twain’s sharp humor and insightful commentary make the book a delightful read, providing a thoughtful exploration of themes that remain relevant even today. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
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| Note about original | Original publication data not identified |
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| Uncontrolled term | Essays |
| 653 ## - INDEX TERM--UNCONTROLLED | |
| Uncontrolled term | Short stories |
| 856 40 - ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS | |
| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3192">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3192</a> |
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