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The Curious Republic of Gondour, and Other Whimsical Sketches
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Curious Republic of Gondour, and Other Whimsical Sketches" by Mark Twain is a collection of whimsical sketches written during the late 19th century. The book primarily explores satirical themes surrounding politics, social dynamics, and human behavior through a blend of humor and keen observation. Twain's unique storytelling and wit shine throughout this compilation, which includes various essays and short tales reflecting on the absurdities and quirks of American society. The first sketch, "The Curious Republic of Gondour," presents an imaginative portrayal of a fictional republic where voting rights are restructured based on education and property, turning the political system into a fountain of satire on democracy. This sketch delves into the social implications of wealth and intelligence on governance, illustrating how political power can be manipulated by education rather than mere wealth. The subsequent sketches cover a wide array of topics, such as personal anecdotes, commentary on societal norms, and amusing takes on human nature. Twain's sharp humor and insightful commentary make the book a delightful read, providing a thoughtful exploration of themes that remain relevant even today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Contents:
- The curious republic of Gondour
- A memory
- Introductory to "Memoranda"
- About smells
- A couple of sad experiences
- Dan Murphy
- The "Tournament" in A.D. 1870
- Curious relic for sale
- A reminiscence of the back settlements
- A royal compliment
- The approaching epidemic
- The tone imparting committee
- Our precious lunatic
- The European war
- The wild man interviewed
- Last words of great men.
- Credits:
- Produced by David Widger
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
- Release date is 2004-09-17
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