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_aTwain, Mark, _d1835-1910 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aMerry Tales |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019 |
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| 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 | ||
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_aStedman, Arthur Griffin, _d1859-1908 |
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| 830 | 0 | _aFiction, Fact, and Fancy Series | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60900 |
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