Written about a hundred years ago, these short stories are still relevant today. Types, wittily described by Mark Twain, are no less common in the 21st century than at the end of the 19th century. With his inherent sense of humor, Twain parodies smug politicians, pompous bureaucrats and ignorant newspapermen posing as specialists, protests against stupid prohibitions, hypocrisy and "white lies". In his sketches, he is often sarcastic, but never angry: an attentive reader can easily distinguish his sincere smile behind the rows of lines and hear good-natured laughter.
Many stories are autobiographical. An eventful life often gave Mark Twain themes for creativity. "How I edited an agricultural newspaper", "How I acted as a tourist service agent", "When I served as a secretary", "My first exploits in the newspaper field" and even "How I was elected governor" - in these stories we will see real life, let's hear living voices.
Author: Mark Twain
Illustrations: Anastasia Bazanova
Pages: 328 (offset). Hard cover
Dimensions: 225x175x27 mm
