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Extract from Captain Stormfields Visit to Heaven

Extract from Captain Stormfields Visit to Heaven

By: Mark Twain
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In Captain Stormfields Visit to Heaven, Mark Twain takes readers on a whimsical journey through the cosmos with Captain Stormfield, who finds himself in a hilariously convoluted adventure to the afterlife. Published in 1909, this thought-provoking short story explores the absurdities of our perceptions of heaven, where souls become just as enamored with celestial celebrities like Adam and Moses as we are with stars on Earth. Twains sharp wit and keen observations challenge traditional beliefs about the afterlife, making this tale both entertaining and insightful.Copyright Kids Stories and Comedy Spirituality
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  • 02 - Extract from Captain Stormfields Visit to Heaven - Chapter 2 by Mark Twain
    Nov 11 2025
    In Captain Stormfields Visit to Heaven, Mark Twain takes readers on a whimsical journey through the cosmos with Captain Stormfield, who finds himself in a hilariously convoluted adventure to the afterlife. Published in 1909, this thought-provoking short story explores the absurdities of our perceptions of heaven, where souls become just as enamored with celestial celebrities like Adam and Moses as we are with stars on Earth. Twains sharp wit and keen observations challenge traditional beliefs about the afterlife, making this tale both entertaining and insightful.
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    47 mins
  • 01 - Extract from Captain Stormfields Visit to Heaven - Chapter 1 by Mark Twain
    Nov 11 2025
    In Captain Stormfields Visit to Heaven, Mark Twain takes readers on a whimsical journey through the cosmos with Captain Stormfield, who finds himself in a hilariously convoluted adventure to the afterlife. Published in 1909, this thought-provoking short story explores the absurdities of our perceptions of heaven, where souls become just as enamored with celestial celebrities like Adam and Moses as we are with stars on Earth. Twains sharp wit and keen observations challenge traditional beliefs about the afterlife, making this tale both entertaining and insightful.
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    42 mins
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