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100 1 _aTwain, Mark,
_d1835-1910
245 1 0 _aMerry Tales
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aFiction, Fact, and Fancy Series
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merry_Tales
500 _aRelease date is 2019-12-10
505 0 _aThe 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.
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
653 _aHumorous stories, American
653 _aWar stories, American
700 1 _aStedman, Arthur Griffin,
_d1859-1908
830 0 _aFiction, Fact, and Fancy Series
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60900
999 _c101726
_d101726