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The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain - (Dover Literature: Literary Collections) (Paperback)
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Highlights
- "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.Dimensions (Overall): 5.4 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Dover Literature: Literary Collections
Sub-Genre: American
Genre: Literary Collections
Number of Pages: 192
Publisher: Dover Publications
Theme: General
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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