Merry Tales

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Twain, Mark, 1835-1910

Contributor:

Stedman, Arthur Griffin, 1859-1908

Series:

Fiction, Fact, and Fancy Series

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Merry Tales" by Mark Twain is a collection of humorous short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories encapsulate Twain's signature wit and insightful commentary on human nature, often populated by relatable characters caught in peculiar or absurd situations. This compilation promises to entertain readers with Twain's clever observations and comical storytelling style. The opening of "Merry Tales" provides an introduction to the collection's purpose and context within American literature. It sets the stage for a humorous narrative through the editor's note that emphasizes a desire for accessible, quality literature that reflects American life, particularly highlighting Twain as a quintessential American humorist. The initial story, "The Private History of a Campaign That Failed," introduces readers to a ragtag group of misfit soldiers, their initial excitement about war, and the ensuing comical misadventures that accompany their naive aspirations. Twain captures the absurdity and folly of the characters as they navigate the realities of military life, hinting at deeper themes tied to human folly and the irony of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The private history of a campaign that failed

The invalid's story

Luck

The captain's story

A curious experience

Mrs. McWilliams and the lightning

Meisterschaft.

Credits:

Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merry_Tales

Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2019-12-10