Letters from the Earth: Uncensored Writings by Mark Twain

by Mark Twain Narrated by Carl Reiner

Overview

Penniless and downtrodden at the loss of his wife and one of his daughters, Samuel Clemens turned to writing. The short stories and essays in Letters from the Earth find Clemens-under the pseudonym of Mark Twain-at perhaps his most quizzical and questioning state ever. Written as diary entries, Twain penned a series of letters from the point of view of a dejected angel on Earth who observes the many curious natures of man. These pieces, gathered by Twain's literary executor, feature sharp takes on the inconsistencies and illogic of Christianity and farcical criticisms of American life. Deemed too irreligious and controversial to see the light of day when Twain wrote them, their publication occurred more than fifty years after his death. A brilliant treasure trove of satirical and witty observations of humankind, Letters from the Earth showcases Twain's his true range as an author.

Editorial Reviews

Carl Reiner is as gifted a comedic narrator as Mark Twain was an author. In this 6 hour, 4 cassette, aptly abridged rendition of Twain's uncensored satire of the Genesis story of Adam and Eve, the listener will be introduced to a "freethinker" side of Mark Twain's thought and humor that at the time of his death was thought to be so disrespectful of established Christianity as to have been suppressed by his own daughter. Letters From The Earth is superbly performed, flawless produced, and an enthusiastically recommended listening experience that is both wildly funny and deeply thoughtful.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940175616973
Publisher:	Phoenix Books, Inc.
Publication date:	04/01/2009
Edition description:	Unabridged

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