Mark Twain wrote this essay when asked to share something with America's youth. Though he begins in a serious tone, his advice quickly takes a turn for the satirical: “Always obey your parents, when they are present. This is the best policy in the long run, because if you don't, they will make you.” In a similar tone, he goes on to address the matters of respecting one's elders, rising early, lying, handling firearms, and reading books. This funny essay is a great example of Twain's infamous satirical wit and an easy entry point for anyone interested in the writer's nonfiction.
Mark Twain wrote this essay when asked to share something with America's youth. Though he begins in a serious tone, his advice quickly takes a turn for the satirical: “Always obey your parents, when they are present. This is the best policy in the long run, because if you don't, they will make you.” In a similar tone, he goes on to address the matters of respecting one's elders, rising early, lying, handling firearms, and reading books. This funny essay is a great example of Twain's infamous satirical wit and an easy entry point for anyone interested in the writer's nonfiction.
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Advice to Youth
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Advice to Youth
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940171519247 |
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Publisher: | Audio Sommelier |
Publication date: | 05/19/2018 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Age Range: | 10 - 13 Years |
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