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Merry Tales


Book Description
This collection of captivating tales displays Twain's characteristic energy, imagination, and sense of fun, as well as the darkly satirical edge that marks so much of his work. His targets range from the difficulty of learning German (explored in a three-act play where two young lovers are obliged to conduct their courtship in beginning German), to the incompetence of military command (found in a ... More
Book Information
PublisherOxford University Press Inc
BindingHardcover (25 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages288
ISBN-100195101421
ISBN-13978-0195101423
Publication Date12/05/1996
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About Forrest G. Robinson (Afterword, Author, Contributor) : Forrest G. Robinson is a published author. Some of the published credits of Forrest G. Robinson include Merry Tales (1892) (The Oxford Mark Twain).
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About Mark Twain (Author) : Mark Twain was a published author, creator, editor, illustrator, series editor, and a translator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Mark Twain include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, ... more
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About Anne Bernays (Introduction) : Anne Bernays is a published author. Published credits of Anne Bernays include REREADING.(Alice's Adventures in Wonderland) : An article from: American Scholar, Merry Tales (1892) (The Oxford Mark Twai... more
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About Shelley Fisher Fishkin (Series Editor) : Shelley Fisher Fishkin is a published series editor. Some of the published credits of Shelley Fisher Fishkin include Roughing It (1872) (The Oxford Mark Twain), The Innocents Abroad (1869) (The Oxford... more
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