Sunday, February 26, 2017

Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain

Amazon writes, "Renowned as a novelist, journalist, and humorist, Mark Twain is not only one of the most widely read and admired American writers, he is also among the most quoted. Wit and repartee permeate his work — from the short, light pieces to his great novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and even later, in dark meditations on the human condition where his humor takes on a cynical, satirical twist.
This remarkably inexpensive volume gathers together hundreds of Twain's most memorable quips and comments on life, love, history, culture, travel, and a diversity of other topics that occupied his thoughts over 50 years of writing and lecturing.
An invaluable, ready reference for writers, speakers, and others in search of amusing and insightful quotes, this entertaining and thought-provoking compilation is also an ideal introduction to Twain's inimitable style and thought.". I love Twain not just for his writing, but his humour - and he was an atheist. This book was fun - pick a topic and read what he wrote. It may also inspire you to locate of the materials where the quotes originated in order to read more. All in all, I say: READ IT

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