02748cam a22003853u 4500 60900 UtSlPG 20260610134414.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 Merry Tales Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Fiction, Fact, and Fancy Series Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merry_Tales Release date is 2019-12-10 The private history of a campaign that failed -- The invalid's story -- Luck -- The captain's story -- A curious experience -- Mrs. McWilliams and the lightning -- Meisterschaft. Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Merry Tales" by Mark Twain is a collection of humorous short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories encapsulate Twain's signature wit and insightful commentary on human nature, often populated by relatable characters caught in peculiar or absurd situations. This compilation promises to entertain readers with Twain's clever observations and comical storytelling style. The opening of "Merry Tales" provides an introduction to the collection's purpose and context within American literature. It sets the stage for a humorous narrative through the editor's note that emphasizes a desire for accessible, quality literature that reflects American life, particularly highlighting Twain as a quintessential American humorist. The initial story, "The Private History of a Campaign That Failed," introduces readers to a ragtag group of misfit soldiers, their initial excitement about war, and the ensuing comical misadventures that accompany their naive aspirations. Twain captures the absurdity and folly of the characters as they navigate the realities of military life, hinting at deeper themes tied to human folly and the irony of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction Humorous stories, American War stories, American Stedman, Arthur Griffin, 1859-1908 Fiction, Fact, and Fancy Series https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60900 101726 101726