The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain

by Mark Twain, Bob Blaisdell (Editor)

Overview

"Familiarity breeds contempt—and children." "It takes a heap of sense to write good nonsense." "Never tell a lie—except for practice."
This attractive gift edition of the renowned American humorist's epigrams and witticisms features hundreds of eminently quotable quips. Discover Twain's views on life, love, history, culture, travel, and other topics with these pithy aphorisms from his fiction, essays, letters, and autobiography.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486489230
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	07/17/2013
Series:	Dover Literature: Literary Collections
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	465,724
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 5.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

After the Civil War, Samuel Clemens (1835–1910) left his small town to seek work as a riverboat pilot. As Mark Twain, the Missouri native found his place in the world. Author, journalist, lecturer, wit, and sage, Twain created enduring works that have enlightened and amused readers of all ages for generations.

Date of Birth:

November 30, 1835

Date of Death:

April 21, 1910

Place of Birth:

Florida, Missouri

Place of Death:

Redding, Connecticut