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Mark Twain wrote this witty satire in response to a request by editors of the New York World to contribute a humorous essay describing his first lie. He used the opportunity for discussion on the nature of lying, including "the lie of silent assertion". He pointed out the difference between a spoken lie and any other, as well as the fact that we readily condemn a lie by an individual but rarely challenge the false assumptions on which entire nations and institutions base their existence.

On the Decay of the Art of Lying is a classic essay penned by Mark Twain in 1880. This narration is performed by Larry G. Jones.

Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in 1835 and is far better known by his pen name: Mark Twain. An American author and humorist of the first order, he is perhaps most famous for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and its sequel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The short stories told here showcase Twain’s true-calling. His wit and humour sparkle from every word; his mastery of the craft is evident with every phase and punctured target.

Floating down the Mississippi on their raft, Huckleberry Finn and Jim, a runaway slave, find life filled with excitement and the spirit of adventure. Join Huck and Jim and their old friend Tom Sawyer as they come up against low-down thieves and murderers, whilst being chased by Huck's evil, drunken father who is after Huck's treasure. It is a trip that you will never tire of.

Huckleberry Finn is the original American maverick. He chooses the things that feel the most comfortable for him, regardless of what others may say. But when he is forced to flee his home, and comes into company with Jim, a runaway slave, his sound heart collides with his ill-trained conscience.

Twain's classic novel tells the story of a teenaged misfit who finds himself floating on a raft down the Mississippi River with an escaping slave, Jim. In the course of their perilous journey, Huck and Jim meet adventure, danger, and a cast of characters who are sometimes menacing and often hilarious. Underlying Twain's good humor is a dark subcurrent of Antebellum cruelty and injustice that makes The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn a frequently funny book with a serious message.

This humorous travel book, based on Twain's stagecoach journey through the American West and his adventures in the Pacific islands, is full of colorful caricatures of outlandish locals and detailed sketches of frontier life. Roughing It describes how the narrator, a polite greenhorn from the East, is initiated into the rough-and-tumble society of the frontier.

Chapters from My Autobiography is a collection of twenty-five pieces of autobiographical work published by American author Mark Twain in the North American Review between September 1906 and December 1907. Rather than following the standard form of an autobiography, they comprise a typically Twain-esque collection of rambling anecdotes and ruminations.

This audiobook, read by Audie award-winning narrators, includes unabridged recordings of over 120 of Twain's inventive, humorous, and most-loved short stories.

Embark on a literary journey with "Mark Twain's Letters from Hawaii," a fascinating collection of writings that reveal a lesser-known side of the iconic author. In this audiobook, you'll discover Twain's firsthand accounts and observations as he explores the enchanting landscapes and cultures of Hawaii during his travels. Through his witty and insightful letters, Twain provides a unique perspective on the Hawaiian islands, blending humor, adventure, and keen observations.

Step into the barefoot days of childhood adventure with Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, brought to life through the warm, vibrant narration of Michael Lyons. Join mischievous Tom, his loyal friend Huck Finn, and sweet Becky Thatcher as they navigate life along the Mississippi River—where painting fences becomes a masterclass in persuasion, cave exploring turns perilous, and dreams of pirate gold stir the imagination. This classic tale captures the restless spirit of youth with humor, heart, and a keen eye for the joys and misadventures that shape us.

Included: The Apparition Of Mrs. Veal by Daniel Defoe, Alice Addertongue by Benjamin Franklin, The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving, Prosper Mérimée by Mateo Falcone, Napoleon And The Spectre by Charlotte Bronte, The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley, Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Dr. Heidegger's Experiment by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol, The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe, The Cask Of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe, An Honest Thief by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Frog by Edgar Allan Poe, The Knitted Collar by Mary Anne Hoare.

An einem Herbsttag in der zweiten Hälfte des 16. Jahrhunderts werden in London zwei Knaben geboren: Tom Canty im Armenviertel und Prinz Edward, der langersehnte Thronfolger, im königlichen Schloß. Dreizehn Jahre später lernen sich die beiden zufällig kennen und tauschen ihre Kleidung. Vor dem Spiegel entdecken sie, dass sie sich zum Verwechseln ähnlich sehen. Da wird auch schon der kleine Prinz in Toms Lumpen von der Wache davongejagt. In Londons Straßen bekommt er das harte Los seiner Untertanen am eigenen Leib zu spüren.

ही एक अत्यंत सुंदर कथा आहे. मानवी जन्मात काही ना काही प्राप्त करण्यासाठी धडपड सतत चालू असते. एकदा एक परी — एका माणसाकडे पाच भेटवस्तू घेऊन येेते. प्रसिद्धी, प्रेम, संपत्ती, सुख आणि मृत्यू. त्याला त्यातल्या एकाचीच निवड करण्याचे स्वातंत्र्य असते. तो माणूस त्यापैकी कशाची निवड करतो आणि त्याच्या पदरी आनंद येतो की दु: ख? चला, ऐकुया — मार्क ट्वेनची एक अफलातून कथा- गौरी लागू यांच्या आवाजात!

Step into the wildly over-the-top world of The Curious Book (originally titled The Enemy Conquered; or, Love Triumphant), Mark Twain’s wickedly funny satire of 19th-century romantic fiction. In a tale dripping with flowery prose, impossible heroics, and swooning declarations of love, we meet the valiant Major Elfonzo—a man of honor, swordplay, and strangely poetic monologues. His heart beats only for the lovely Ambulinia, whose beauty is rivaled only by her baffling metaphors. But standing between them? An angry father, absurd obstacles, and enough melodrama to fuel a dozen dime novels.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. A new century dawns, one in which America would become pre-eminent as its industrial might and military power rose above all others. In literature too its authors tackled new forms and new ideas, they shied away from little, immersing themselves and their readers in the promise of a new Century.

ടോം സോയറിന്റെയും ഹക്ക്ള്‍ബെറി ഫന്നിന്റെയും കഥകളിലൂടെ വായനക്കാരുടെ മനസ്സില്‍ ചിരപ്രതിഷ്ഠ നേടിയ മാര്‍ക് ട്വെയ്‌ന്റെ ചെറുകഥകളുടെ അപൂര്‍വ്വ സമാഹാരം. The Curious Dream, The Story of the Good Little Boy, The Jumping Frog, A Medieval Romance തുടങ്ങിയ പത്ത് ചെറുകഥകള്‍. വിവര്‍ത്തനം: സി.കെ. അജിത്കുമാര്‍"

Experience the world through the eyes of a devoted dog in A Dog’s Tale, Mark Twain’s heartwarming yet poignant short story of loyalty, love, and the bonds between humans and their four-legged companions. Told from the perspective of a kind and intelligent pup, this touching tale follows her journey from a joyful, tail-wagging innocence to the harsh realities of the human world. Through her unwavering devotion, she teaches us about selflessness, kindness, and the quiet heroism of a loving heart.

Hadleyburg ist eine amerikanische Kleinstadt, die für die Rechtschaffenheit ihrer Bewohner bekannt ist. Eines Tages kommt ein Fremder in die Stadt zu Mary Richards und überreicht ihr einen Sack mit Goldmünzen im Wert von 40.000 $. Das Geld ist für denjenigen bestimmt, der ihm einst - als er hungrig und ohne einen Cent in der Tasche war - 20 $ schenkte und damit sein Leben rettete. Die Worte, die der Unbekannte ihm mit auf den Weg gab, befinden sich im Sack und sollen der eindeutige Beleg dafür sein, welcher Bürger Hadleyburgs der rechtmäßige Besitzer des Geldes ist.

Vier klassische Abenteuergeschichten in einer großen Hörbuch Box! Ungekürzt gelesen! Mit dabei sind: 1. Robert Louis Stevenson: Die Schatzinsel (Track 1 - 34), 2. Mark Twain: Die Abenteuer und Fahrten des Huckleberry Finn (Track 35 - 68), Jack London: Ruf der Wildnis (Track 69 - 75), Edgar Allan Poe: Der Goldkäfer (Track 76 - 77).