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100 1 _aTwain, Mark,
_d1835-1910
245 1 0 _aAlonzo Fitz, and Other Stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-09-16
505 0 _aThe loves of Alonzo Fitz Clarence and Rosannah Ethelton -- On the decay of the art of lying -- About magnanimous-incident literature -- Punch, brothers, punch -- The great revolution in Pitcairn -- The canvasser's tale -- An encounter with an interviewer -- Paris notes -- Legend of Sagenfeld, in Germany -- Speech on the babies -- Speech on the weather -- Concerning the American language -- Rogers.
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Alonzo Fitz and Other Stories" by Mark Twain is a collection of humorous short stories written in the late 19th century. The book presents a series of whimsical tales, the first of which focuses on Alonzo Fitz Clarence and his romantic entanglements with Rosannah Ethelton, as well as a variety of essays and satirical pieces that explore themes of human folly, social critique, and the absurdities of life. The opening of the collection introduces "The Loves of Alonzo Fitz Clarence and Rosannah Ethelton," setting the tone with its vivid descriptions of a bitter winter day in Eastport, Maine. Alonzo, a charming young bachelor, finds himself in a cozy parlor, contemplating the cold world outside and feeling a deep sense of loneliness. His playful banter with his aunt reveals his desire for companionship, leading him to meet Rosannah, who captivates his heart as they engage in flirtatious conversation. Their budding romance, intertwined with comedic misunderstandings and clever dialogue, hints at the larger themes of love and societal expectations that Twain will explore throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEssays
653 _aShort stories
653 _aHumorous stories, American
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3184
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