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100 1 _aTwain, Mark,
_d1835-1910
245 1 0 _aContes choisis
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-10-18
505 0 _aMark Twain et l'humour -- Ma montre -- Le grand contrat pour la fourniture du bœuf conservé -- Une interview -- Rogers -- L'infortuné fiancé d'Aurélia -- Madame Mac Williams et le tonnerre -- Notes sur Paris -- L'article de M -- Un roman du moyen âge -- Un rêve bizarre -- Sur la décadence dans l'art de mentir -- Le marchand d'échos -- Histoire du méchant petit garçon -- Histoire du bon petit garçon -- Sur les femmes de chambre -- La grande révolution de Pitcairn -- Comment je devins directeur d'un journal d'agriculture -- Le meurtre de Jules César en fait divers -- La célèbre grenouille sauteuse du comté de Calaveras -- Réponses à des correspondants -- L'histoire se répète -- Pour guérir un rhume -- Feu Benjamin Franklin -- L'éléphant blanc volé -- Madame Mac Williams et le croup -- Histoire de l'invalide -- Nuit sans sommeil -- Les faits concernant ma récente démission -- Économie politique.
508 _aVéronique Le Bris, Laurent Vogel, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Contes Choisis" by Mark Twain is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This compilation showcases Twain's distinctive humor and sharp observations about society, highlighting various characters and situations that reflect the American spirit of his time. It is likely to engage readers who appreciate wit and satire as they navigate the quirks and foibles of human nature. At the start of this collection, the opening section presents a thorough introduction to Mark Twain's life and comedic genius, situating him as a pivotal figure in American literature and humor. The introduction emphasizes Twain’s approachable humor compared to his contemporaries, delving into his adventurous past and successful literary career. Following this, the first story recounts the misadventures of a man whose seemingly flawless watch becomes a source of comedic chaos as horologists repeatedly attempt to fix its 'perfect' functioning, leading to a farcical series of repairs and misunderstandings. This highlights Twain's ability to intertwine humor with everyday experiences, setting the tone for the delightful narratives that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cParis: Nelson, 1922
653 _aHumorous stories, American -- Translations into French
653 _aAmerican wit and humor -- Translations into French
700 1 _aLautrec, Gabriel de,
_d1867-1938
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/conteschoisis00twaiiala
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71901
999 _c112627
_d112627