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The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain - (Dover Literature: Literary Collections) (Paperback)

Name: The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain - (Dover Literature: Literary Collections) (Paperback)
Brand: Dover Publications
SKU: 79263754
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"Familiarity breeds contempt--and children.
About the Author: After the Civil War, Samuel Clemens (1835-1910) left his small town to seek work as a riverboat pilot.
192 Pages
Literary Collections, American
Series Name: Dover Literature: Literary Collections

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About the Book

This paperback gift edition of the renowned American humorist's epigrams and witticisms features hundreds of quips on life, love, history, culture, travel, and other topics from his fiction, essays, letters, and autobiography.

Book Synopsis

"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.

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.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 5.4 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)

Weight: .5 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 192

Genre: Literary Collections

Sub-Genre: American

Series Title: Dover Literature: Literary Collections

Publisher: Dover Publications

Format: Paperback

Author: Mark Twain

Language: English

Street Date: July 17, 2013

TCIN: 79263754

UPC: 9780486489230

Item Number (DPCI): 247-21-7510

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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