Mark Twain Książki

Two boys from different walks of life change places and alter their paths forever in this American classic by Mark Twain. London, 1547. Tom Canty is a poor boy with few prospects, while his new friend is Prince Edward VI, the Prince of Wales. Despite their vastly different circumstances, they look identical. When Tom admires the prince's fine garments, they impulsively decide to swap clothes. However, the prince is mistaken for a beggar in Tom's rags and expelled from his own palace, while Tom is accepted as the prince by everyone he encounters. Suddenly, they have exchanged not only clothes but also homes, families, lives, and identities. Eager to experience life in each other's shoes, both boys ultimately wish to return to their own lives. Yet, this proves challenging as no one believes the prince's claims of his true identity while dressed in rags. This gripping tale of mistaken identity showcases Twain's venture into historical fiction for children, marked by his signature wit and sharp satire.

Jedna z najbardziej bezkompromisowych książek Marka Twaina w nowym przekładzie i efektownej oprawie graficznej. Trzeci tom serii Świeżym Okiem prezentuje bogato ilustrowane wydania klasyki literatury. Akcja rozgrywa się w 1590 roku w sennej austriackiej wiosce, gdzie Niko, Seppi i Theodor żyją w raju, z dala od zgiełku świata. Dorośli nie męczą ich nauką, skupiając się na pobożności, a chłopcy spędzają czas na zabawie. Pewnego dnia spotykają tajemniczego młodzieńca, który twierdzi, że jest aniołem o imieniu Szatan. Ten nieznajomy, obdarzony niezwykłą wiedzą i umiejętnościami, opowiada o wydarzeniach z historii, przywołując obrazy, które wydają się rzeczywiste. Jego narracje ukazują życie w niebie, potępienie w piekle, a także brutalną prawdę o ludzkiej naturze, pełnej tchórzostwa i hipokryzji. Szatan, jako głos Twaina, ukazuje, że ludzkość nie ma szans na uniknięcie nieszczęść. Można bronić się śmiechem, ironicznie komentując rzeczywistość, co autor praktykował do momentu, gdy stracił odporność na ciosy losu. Ilustracje Georga Barbera, znanego jako ATAK, nadają opowieści bogatą wizualną formę, tworząc graficzną narrację równorzędną z tekstem.

Przygody Tomka Sawyera to jedna z najbardziej znanych powieści przygodowych dla młodzieży, to także lektura uzupełniająca dla uczniów klasy piątej. Mark Twain przedstawia w niej losy tytułowego bohatera i jego rówieśników. Tomek nie ma czasu na nudę: zabawy w piratów, poszukiwanie skarbów, zaginięcie w jaskini Pasjonujące opowieści wzbogacone zostały pięknymi ilustracjami Daniela Włodarskiego.

Londyn, rok 1547. Historia opowiada o życiu dwóch chłopców z całkowicie różnych rodzin. Jednym z nich jest Edward Tudor, książę i przyszły król Anglii, a drugim Tom Canty, syn złodzieja. Pewnego dnia spotykają się, a ich życie zmienia się na zawsze. Co się stanie, gdy chłopcy zamienią się ubraniami? Dlaczego książę potrzebuje pomocy biednego człowieka? Kto zostanie królem, gdy umrze Henryk VIII? W jaki sposób piękny złoty przedmiot może uratować księcia? Odpowiedzi na te pytania znajdziecie w opowieści Marka Twaina. Książka zawiera płytę CD

Akcja powieści toczy się w fikcyjnym amerykańskim miasteczku St. Petersburg nad rzeką Missisipi. Tytułowy bohater książki to chłopiec, sierota, który mieszka z wychowującą go ciotką Polly oraz kuzynostwem, Sidem i Marry. Powieść to zapis przygód zabawnego urwisa, historia jego największych psot, pierwszych przyjaźni i zauroczeń, a także humorystyczna konfrontacja dziecięcego świata ze światem dorosłych.

Klasyka młodego czytelnika to seria ponadczasowych, znanych i lubianych utworów dla dzieci wzbogacona kolorowymi ilustracjami. Akcja powieści Przygody Tomka Sawyera toczy się w fikcyjnym amerykańskim miasteczku St. Petersburg nad rzeką Missisipi. Tytułowy bohater książki to chłopiec, sierota, który mieszka z wychowującą go ciotką Polly oraz kuzynostwem, Sidem i Mary. Powieść to zapis przygód zabawnego urwisa, historia jego największych psot, pierwszych przyjaźni i zauroczeń, a także humorystyczna konfrontacja dziecięcego świata ze światem dorosłych.

() Nadbiegł Adam, przystanął i przez dłuższy czas patrzył, nie mówiąc ani jednego słowa. Potem zapytał mnie, co to jest. Ach, wielka szkoda, że zadał tak bezpośrednie pytanie. Musiałam na nie odpowiedzieć. Powiedziałam, że to ogień. Jeżeli było mu przykro, że znam coś, o co on musi dopiero pytać, to nie moja wina. Nie chciałam sprawić mu przykrości. Po chwili zapytał: - Jak on powstał? Znów proste pytanie, wymagające prostej odpowiedzi. - To ja go zrobiłam.

W XVI-wiecznym Londynie dwaj niemal identyczni chłopcy przypadkowo spotkali się i zamienili strojami. Jeden z nich był żebrakiem, a drugi następcą tronu, księciem Walii. Zamiana otoczenia stała się początkiem niezwykłych perypetii chłopców. Obaj w przyśpieszonym tempie poznają dobre i złe strony życia środowisk, o których dotąd mieli blade pojęcie.

Klasyka literatury dziecięcej w nowym, pięknym wydaniu! Tom Canty przychodzi na świat w biednej, londyńskiej rodzinie. W tym samym czasie na dworze królewskim rodzi się następca tronu, królewicz Edward Tudor. Pewnego dnia chłopcy spotykają się i ze zdumieniem odkrywają, jak bardzo są do siebie podobni. Na skutek nieporozumienia zamieniają się rolami. Edward trafia na ulicę, a Tom próbuje odnaleźć się w roli następcy tronu. Obaj z trudem radzą sobie z nową sytuacją, która jednak przyniesie im cenne doświadczenia, a czytelnikom mnóstwo uciechy i ekscytujących przygód. Podobno ta historia wydarzyła się naprawdę w XVI wieku w Londynie. Poza tym, że jest opowiedziana z humorem i stanowi wspaniałą rozrywkę, dotyka też ważnych kwestii społecznych.

Written by Mark Twain during the Philippine-American War in the first decade of the twentieth century, The War Prayer tells of a patriotic church service held to send the town's young men off to war. During the service, a stranger enters and addresses the gathering. He tells the patriotic crowd that their prayers for victory are double-edged-by praying for victory they are also praying for the destruction of the enemy... for the destruction of human life. Originally rejected for publication in 1905 as "not quite suited to a woman's magazine," this antiwar parable remained unpublished until 1923, when Twain's literary executor collected it in the volume Europe and Elsewhere. Handsomely illustrated by the artist and war correspondent Philip Groth, The War Prayer remains a relevant classic by an American icon.

Contains nearly every piece of major fiction that Mark Twain created in its totally unabridged state.

This treasured historical satire, played out in two very different socioeconomic worlds of 16th-century England, centers around the lives of two boys born in London on the same day: Edward, Prince of Wales and Tom Canty, a street beggar. During a chance encounter, the two realize they are identical and, as a lark, decide to exchange clothes and roles--a situation that briefly, but drastically, alters the lives of both youngsters. The Prince, dressed in rags, wanders about the city's boisterous neighborhoods among the lower classes and endures a series of hardships; meanwhile, poor Tom, now living with the royals, is constantly filled with the dread of being discovered for who and what he really is.

It's justly the most celebrated and amusing episode from Tom Sawyer: the unforgettable chapter when Aunt Polly orders Tom to whitewash her huge fence before he can go fishing. Lucky children will have the joy of experiencing it all for the first time--Tom's wily idea, his friends' gullibility, and a job well done with no effort on the hero's part--thanks to this delightful, simplified version.

1878 bricht Markt Twain zu seiner zweiten Europareise auf, die ihn durch Deutschland, Österreich und die Schweiz führt. Seine Erlebnisse und Erfahrungen verarbeitete er im Band „A Tramp Abroad“ (deutsch: „Bummel durch Europa“, 1980), der neben der humorvollen Abhandlung über die Eigenheiten und Schwierigkeiten der deutschen Sprache „The Awful German Language“ auch „Climbing the Rigi“ enthält. Mark Twain logierte damals mit seiner Familie in Weggis. Den Seeplatz mit atemberaubender Aussicht bezeichnete er als „den schönsten Flecken Erde, auf dem ich je geruht habe“. In „Climbing the Rigi“ beschreibt Twain die dreitägige Rigibesteigung zusammen mit einem Freund - sie wollen den legendären Sonnenaufgang erleben. Auf seine ganz besondere Art erzählt er witzig und detailreich und vermag damit noch heute zu begeistern.

The complete and unabridged works of Mark Twain combined into one - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Prince and the Pauper, Pudd'nhead Wilson, Short Stories, A Connecticut Yankee at King Arthur's Court.

Contains nearly every piece of major fiction that Mark Twain created in its totally unabridged state.

Along with Blake and Dickens, Mark Twain was one of the nineteenth century's greatest chroniclers of childhood. These two novels reveal different aspects of his genius: "Tom Sawyer" is a much-loved story about the sheer pleasure of being a boy; "Huckleberry Finn," the book Hemingway said was the source of all the American fiction that followed it, is both a hilarious account of an incorrigible truant and a tremendous parable of innocence in conflict with the fallen adult world.

Mark Twain is without question one of America's favorite authors, but few people fully appreciate that within this beloved writer's memorable works is the subversive philosophy that "bad" people often are happier and more successful than those who strive to be "good." Mark Twain's Book for Bad Boys and Girls is the first-ever compilation of Twain's wise and witty essays, sketches, and stories on the joys and rewards of misbehavior. With themes including "honesty is not always the best policy," "the wicked are not always punished," and "virtue is often its only reward," this delightfully mischievous book includes such incorrigible advice "If your mother tells you to do a thing, it is wrong to reply that you won't. It is better and more becoming to intimate that you will do as she bids you, and then afterward act quietly in the manner according to the dictates of your best judgment."

An anthology of classic children's fiction, including stories by J.M. Barrie, Hans Christian Anderson, Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, Kenneth Grahame, Rudyard Kipling, Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear. This publication also features new illustrations by artists including Raymond Briggs and James Marsh.

"This Library of America volume contains the novels that, when published, transformed an obscure Western journalist into a national celebrity. The Innocents Abroad and Roughing It (sometimes called The Innocents at Home) were immensely successful when first published and they remain today the most popular travel books ever written."--From publisher

Volume 2 explores Mark Twain's life, revealing his various roles in private and public spheres. With his signature humor and ire, it addresses his thoughts on writing, money, and politics, showcasing his curiosity and candidness throughout the narrative.

Mark Twain's personal recollections provide an intimate look at his life, revealing both triumphs and setbacks that shaped his literary journey. He shares insights on writing, societal views, and his unwavering commitment to truth. The collection also delves into his personal struggles and relentless pursuit of greatness, highlighting the enduring legacy of one of America's most celebrated authors. This work is essential for fans and those seeking a deeper understanding of Twain, the man behind classic novels like "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."

Collects together 65 of the best of Mark Twain's short stories. It opens with The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, a famous early story set on the Western frontier, and spans nearly 50 years during which Twain wrote a variety of short stories.

A white elephant travelling from Asia to Britain as a present for the Queen goes missing in New York. Chief Inspector Blunt of the New York Police Department puts all of his men on the case and promises to find the thieves. Are the city’s best policemen and a reward of $100,000 enough to get the elephant back? A series of well-known classic stories by world-famous authors that have been chosen, and adapted, to appeal to young teenagers. Careful selection of stories with suitable content and language level has allowed the flavour of the originals to remain. Reflection boxes throughout the stories help understanding, and draw links with the students' own lives. While detailed Before and After Reading activities help and check understanding. A clear introduction gives information about the author and the story.

"This third and final volume crowns and completes [Twain's] work. Like its companion volumes, it chronicles Twain's inner and outer life through a series of daily dictations that go wherever his fancy leads. Created from March 1907 to December 1909, these dictations present Mark Twain at the end of his life: receiving an honorary degree from Oxford University; railing against Theodore Roosevelt; founding numerous clubs; incredulous at an exhibition of the Holy Grail; credulous about the authorship of Shakespeare's plays; relaxing in Bermuda; observing (and investing in) new technologies"--Dust jacket flap

In this collection, Mark Twain explores medieval and Renaissance Europe, a world that both fascinated and repelled him. This era, marked by pomp and cruelty, artistic brilliance and ignorance, stands in stark contrast to the optimistic, commercial spirit of nineteenth-century America. Twain's imaginative engagement with this lost world is evident in three distinct works. In "The Prince and the Pauper" (1882), he employs the device of identical boys from opposite social classes to illustrate the stark contrasts of Henry VIII’s England. The narrative follows pauper Tom Canty as he assumes the throne, while the rightful heir faces a life among thieves, presenting a compelling critique of European societal injustices. "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court" (1889) showcases Twain's satirical prowess as Hank Morgan, a mechanic, finds himself in Camelot, confronting the era's superstitions and rituals. Through humor, Twain dismantles the romanticized notions of knighthood, revealing a violent society plagued by ignorance. The story shifts to a darker tone, questioning the implications of American progress as Camelot faces destruction from advanced technology. "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc" (1896) offers a richly detailed account of the heroine, blending admiration and indignation, and reflecting Twain's moral imagination. This work stands as his most elaborate historical reconstruction, showcasing his unique per

This novel is a partly autobiographical account of a boy's life along the Mississippi of the 19th century. Twain fills the story with mischief and hilarity, with the aim of entertaining children and reminding adults of their own childhoods.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer; The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; The Prince and the Pauper

This is the first and most complete collection of all 136 humorous sketches and tales that Samuel Clemens (1835–1910), a.k.a. Mark Twain, started writing as a young reporter for various newspapers and magazines and later saw fit to issue in book form. Many pieces appeared in rare, first printings, only to be dropped in subsequent editions; for this reason, readers will encounter a number of yarns and tall tales unavailable elsewhere, even in the collected works. More unvarnished than his short stories or novels, and more willing to indulge in fun for its own sake, these sketches comprise a substantial share of his literary apprenticeship and legacy. As brilliant, representative nuggets of Twain's humor in its purest form, they carry the imprint of Twain's wit, imagination, and humanism, his fresh and always idiomatic prose. From 1862's "Curing a Cold" to 1904's "Italian Without a Master," this collection allows readers to share Twain's vision of life as a strange and comic affair. No one interested in American humor (or in need of a good laugh) can long remain indifferent to this uproarious book

A farcical comedy about the "value" of art by America's master satirist, the piece was ignored in its time, but it is stage worthy today. Introduction and notes by a well-known Twain scholar.

This edition features the complete text, including the Prologue and all 11 Letters, along with footnotes for enhanced understanding. It is presented in an unabridged and unaltered format, ensuring an authentic reading experience.

A man who loves to place bets acquires a remarkable frog, which he claims can outjump any other frog in the county.

Tom resumed his whitewashing, and answered carelessly: "All I Know is, it suits Tom sawyer ... Does a boy get a chance to whitewash a fence every day?"

It was from his experience on the Mississippi that Samuel Clemens took his nom de plume -- Mark Twain, the call used by riverboat pilots when taking soundings of the river. The nom de plume was especially appropriate for Clemens, reflecting both his love of the Mississippi and his wry sense of humor. This Library of Literary Classics edition contains his best works including: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Prince and the Pauper, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. This deluxe edition is bound in padded leather with luxurious gold-stamping on the front and spine, satin ribbon marker and gilded edges. Other titles in this series include: Charlotte & Emily Bronte: The Complete Novels; Edgar Allan Poe: Selected Works; William Shakespeare: The Complete Works; Charles Dickens: Four Complete Novels; Lewis Carroll: The Complete, Fully Illustrated Works; and Jane Austen: The Complete Novels.

Spisovatel Samuel Langhorne Clemens je veřejnosti spíše znám pod pseudonymem Mark Twain. Jeho Dobrodružství Toma Sawyera inspirované vlastním dětstvím není třeba představovat. Román i jeho další pokračování např. s Huckleberry Finnem jistě všichni znají buď ze školní četby, nebo i z českého filmu Páni kluci.

Mark Twain’s two most famous creations, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, are reunited in this high-spirited and captivating tale of mystery and murder in deepest Arkansas. When Tom and Huck are invited to stay at Tom’s uncle’s farm in Arkansas, they jump at the opportunity to escape the tedium of a long winter at home. A chance encounter on a steamboat downriver, though, leads to a complex plot of diamond heists, mistaken identity, and murder, involving the two boys in a bigger adventure than even they had in mind. Huck’s typically bemused, folksy narration provides a poignant contrast to Tom’s frenetic ingenuity, as the mystery begins tortuously to unravel, and it is in these two wryly affectionate portrayals that Twain breaths life and humor into his charming, unjustly neglected tale. Mark Twain is one of America’s greatest writers. His best-loved work, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, is widely considered to be the first modern American novel.

Classic / British EnglishThere are three men, a boy and a dog in a balloon over the Pacific, but only two men and the boy arrive on a strange island. Mysterious things happen to them there. Are there other people on the island? Where is the other man and his dog? Will they see their homes again?This Pack contains a Book and MP3

The circus has come to town, and Tom’s dreaming of seeing the big top. So when his teacher announces that whoever wins the spelling bee will get a free ticket, Tom is even willing to study! But will he also cheat to get what he wants? A fun story about doing the right thing, even if it means giving up something you really want.

A collection of notable excerpts from Twain's published writings. Also includes a selection of his letters and biographical material

Jumping frogs, high society, beloved San Francisco characters Emperor Norton and the stray dogs Bummer and Lazarus who followed on his heels―nothing escaped Mark Twain’s scrutiny or his acerbic wit. Editor Bernard Taper has gathered together a heady selection of newspaper articles, correspondence, poetry, and short stories that are humorous―sometimes exasperating and controversial―but always engaging. Like a good sidekick in a comedy duo, Edward Jump, a contemporary of Twain’s, offers through his lively illustrations a visual drum roll to Twain’s cantankerous prose. From earthquakes, police scandals, and tantalizing silver mine bonanzas to elegant ladies blowing their noses in “exquisitely modulated tones” and seals “writhing and squirming like exaggerated maggots” below the Cliff House, Mark Twain has left us a vision of San Francisco that is at once fascinating and hilariously familiar.

Auf seinen Reisen durch Europa, die er in A Tramp Abroad höchst amüsant schildert, macht Mark Twain auch Bekanntschaft mit der deutschen Sprache. Bemüht sich, sie zu erlernen, verzweifelt aber schier an Kasus, Parenthese, Satzstellung und Geschlecht: Die Steckrübe ist weiblich, das hübsche Mädchen aber nicht. Und ist es der Regen, die Regen oder das Regen? The Awful German Language bietet Trost für all jene, die sich mit den Schrecken der deutschen Sprache beschäftigen.

For nearly two decades before Mark Twain published his finest novel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, he was refining his craft and winning tremendous popularity with his short stories and sketches. This richly entertaining and comprehensive collection presents sixty-five of the very best of Mark Twain’s short pieces, from the classic frontier sketch “The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” to the richly imaginative fable “Extract from Captain Stormfield’s Visit to Heaven.” Compiled by Pulitzer Prize–winning Twain scholar and biographer, Justin Kaplan, this collection represents some of Mark Twain’s wittiest and most insightful writing.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and its sequel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn are two of the best-known and best- loved books in children's literature. The characters and exploits of two boys living in a small town on the banks of the great Mississippi River are largely based on the author's own life and experiences and on that of his friends. Tom. Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn were the first heroes of children's literature not to display the sometimes priggish moral values of earlier Victorian creations. Mark Twain celebrates instead their resourcefulness, physical courage and above all their humour. Readers today, both young and old, will be held as spellbound by their hair-raising escapades as they were a century ago. --front flap

Delighting children and adults around the world, the classic stories of Mark Twain are a must-read set. Featuring The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Prince and the Pauper and more this timeless collection will remind readers of the power of Twain's vivid imagination. Part of Bounty's new Classic Fiction series, this title is an essential for anyone with a real love of literature.

A volume of travel writings by the literary master includes works penned during a family tour of Europe, during a trip around the world, and on other extended visits, featuring among other famous publications the texts of thirteen shorter pieces.

Mark Twain left his indelible imprint on American fiction with his humorous tales of rogues and rustics who live along the Mississippi River--among them The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, regarded by many literary enthusiasts as the great American novel. But in his satirical appraisals of personal freedom, community responsibility, and class differences, Twain roamed farther afield imaginatively than the nineteenth-century America that he knew best. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Other Novels collects four of Mark Twain's best-loved novels, including The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Twain's twin celebrations of American boyhood. In addition, this volume features Twain's historical romance, The Prince and the Pauper, and his Arthurian fantasy A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.

Mark Twain, an iconic figure in American literature, is celebrated for his sharp humor and profound insights into society. Raised in Hannibal, Missouri, his upbringing significantly influenced his most famous works, including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, often regarded as a cornerstone of American literature. Twain's career spanned various roles, including writer, humorist, and lecturer, earning him recognition as one of the greatest humorists in U.S. history and the title "father of American literature" by contemporaries.

"Based on a set of unfinished Mark Twain notes for a children's story, this is the tale of Johnny, a young boy with a magical ability to speak to animals who sets off to rescue a stolen prince"-- Provided by publisher

Every child who has ever been tempted by blue skies and sunshine will identify with Tom's predicament: it's a beautiful day, and he wants to play at the swimming hole..."not" on the piano. So crafty Tom hides from Aunt Polly--what youngster in his place wouldn't? And that's what makes this perfectly crafted excerpt from an acknowledged classic so enjoyable on its own.

Známé povídky Marka Twaina jsou zpracovány ojedinělým způsobem - na levé straně je původní text, na pravé straně jeho překlad do češtiny, čímž odpadá pracné a zdlouhavé hledání ve slovníku. Méně obvyklé výrazy, ustálená rčení nebo slovní spojení jsou navíc v původním i přeloženém textu zvýrazněny. Dotisk r. 2007 (ISBN 978-80-7200-942-8)

Mark Twain's final volume of fiction showcases his versatility as a writer, featuring his sharp satire of The Gilded Age and the inventive sequel, The American Claimant. It also revisits beloved characters in two Tom Sawyer novels, highlighting Twain's mastery of storytelling. Additionally, this collection includes the authoritative version of his haunting last work, No. 44, The Mysterious Stranger, which remained unpublished at his death, offering a poignant glimpse into his later reflections on life and existence.

A fine exclusive edition of one of literature's most beloved stories. Featuring a laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping, all titles in this series will be first editions. No more than 10,000 copies will be printed, and each will be individually numbered from 1 to 10,000.

Vielen der Eigenheiten, die den Gestaltungs- und Differenzierungsreichtum unserer Muttersprache prägen – Genus, relativ freie Wortstellung, vielfältige Möglichkeiten der Wortbildung und spannungsreiche Parenthesen etwa –, stehen Ausländer oft fassungslos gegenüber. Noch immer ist Mark Twains Klage über die »schreckliche deutsche Sprache« das wohl amüsanteste Beispiel für das – eher vergebliche – Bemühen, der Tücken des Deutschen Herr zu werden.

Fashioned from the same experiences that would inspire the masterpiece Huckleberry Finn, Life on the Mississippi is Mark Twain’s most brilliant and most personal nonfiction work. It is at once an affectionate evocation of the vital river life in the steamboat era and a melancholy reminiscence of its passing after the Civil War, a priceless collection of humorous anecdotes and folktales, and a unique glimpse into Twain’s life before he began to write. Written in a prose style that has been hailed as among the greatest in English literature, Life on the Mississippi established Twain as not only the most popular humorist of his time but also America’s most profound chronicler of the human comedy.

Rollicking humor from a great wit, including, "Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated".

The short story is one of the most skilled and entertaining of literary forms. This marvellous collection rangers over nearly five thousand years and includes stories from countries all round the world. Many of the great classical authors are included such as Dickens, Hardy, Balzac, Zola, de Maupassant, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Hawthorne, O. Henry and Poe. Other writers equally worthy of fame, but little known outside their own countries, have been specially translater for this volume. The stories have been arranged under their country of origin and each section is introduced by a compact survey of the development of the short story within that country. Every story is preceded by a useful biographical note on the author. Altogether, 178 different tales have been gathered here, each among the best of its kind. Tragic, comic, romantic or macabre, they are guaranteed to bring hours of pleasure to every reader.

Tom Sawyer, a shrewd and adventurous boy, is as much at home in the respectable world of his Aunt Polly as in the self-reliant and parentless world of his friend Huck Finn. The two enjoy a series of adventures, accidentally witnessing a murder, establishing the innocence of the man wrongly accused, as well as being hunted by Injun Joe, the true murderer, eventually escaping and finding the treasure that Joe had buried. Huckleberry Finn recounts the further adventures of Huck, who runs away from a drunken and brutal father, and meets up with the escaped slave Jim. They float down the Mississippi on a raft, participating in the lives of the characters they meet, witnessing corruption, moral decay and intellectual impoverishment.

Join Tom in a riot of adventures!If you like wild adventures then The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is the story for you! Not only does this edition include the complete, unabridged text, it is also full of extra material to help you get the most from the story and gives lots of recommendations for other adventures you might enjoy.

What happens when two boys discover that they look exactly alike? They decide to play an exciting but possibly dangerous game. Suddenly things start going very wrong for one of them Mark Twain's wonderful story takes you to 16th-Century London and into Westminster Palace, where incredible things start happening...

Bilingvní text, součást moderní výuky jazyků, nabízí: učení přirozeným způsobem: přímým kontaktem s jazykem okamžitou zpětnou vazbu na mateřský jazyk porovnáním s překlady renomovaných překladatelů lexikální a gramatický komentář pod čarou slovní zásobu v kontextu přímý kontakt s literárními díly v originále a v nezkrácené podobě autentický text jako motivační element Pro mírně pokročilé.

A collection of writings by 45 American humorists of the 19th century.

Mark Twain's classic tale is a funny yet blistering indictment of political hypocrisy. A mysterious stranger is treated badly by the town of Hadleyburg-the town that proclaims itself "the most honest and upright town in the region." Through an ingenious sting operation, the stranger sets out to expose Hadleyburg's leading citizens and reveal their greedy, deceitful natures. Twain's burning wit and insight into political posturing and civic cowardice seem more pertinent than ever.

This is a delightful sampling of the timeless wit and fertile imagination of Mark Twain, who pictures the first couple as they find themselves trapped in paradise.

Tom Sawyer lebt gemeinsam mit seinen Freunden Huck Finn und Joe Harper in einem verträumten Städtchen am Mississippi. Die Freunde haben es faustdick hinter den Ohren. Als die Jungen dann auch noch Zeugen eines Mordes werden, bleibt nur noch ein Ausweg: Sie beschließen, gefürchtete Piraten zu werden und reißen aus.

The success of Twain's first collection of travel memoirs, The Innocents Abroad, inspired a return to Europe for another look at some of the countries and landmarks that initially dazzled the author and his companions. In A Tramp Abroad, Twain's abundant humor waxes as freely as ever; this time, however, his amusement bears a more cynical cast, as he regards the grand tourist sights in Innocents through older and more experienced eyes. The seriousness of the author's second impressions provides an interesting subtext to the overall jocularity of his narrative, making this volume a milestone in the Twain oeuvre and a must for his legions of admirers. Appendix.

Collects several of Mark Twain's short stories, including Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog, Political Economy, and Extracts from Adam's Diary

An autobiography in which American author Mark Twain, writing from his deathbed, tells the story of his life and experiences.

Timeless humor and unparalleled wisdom define the essence of Twain's work, showcasing his unique ability to capture human experience. The book emphasizes the enduring relevance of his insights and comedic style, highlighting why his contributions to literature remain invaluable and cherished. Through this exploration, readers are invited to appreciate the depth and richness of Twain's legacy, affirming that there is always more to discover in his writings.

LOVE LETTERS OF GREAT MEN (Volume 1) is an anthology of romantic love letters written by leading male historical figures. *** The book plays a key role in the plot of the US movie Sex and the City. *** When Carrie Bradshaw in the "Sex and the City" movie began reading the book Love Letters of Great Men, millions of women wanted to get their hands on the book. Of course, what could be more romantic than an entire book of love letters, written by men! *** The book includes love letters written by Ludwig van Beethoven, Pietro Bembo, Napolean Bonaparte, Rupert Brooke, Robert Browning, Robert Burdette, Lord Byron, Lord Randolph Churchill, Winston Churchill, Mark Twain, John Constable, Cuff Cooper, Oliver Cromwell, Pierre Curie, Alfred de Musset, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Gustave Flaubert, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Lyman Hodge, Count Gabriel Honore de Mirbeau, Victor Hugo, James Joyce, Franz Kafka, John Keats, Henry IV of France, Henry VIII, Franz Liszt, Jack London, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Thomas Otway, Robert Peary, Sir Walter Raleigh, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., John Ruskin, Robert Schumann, George Bernard Shaw, Richard Steele, Alfred de Musset, Dylan Thomas, Count Leo Tolstoy, Vincent Van Gogh, Voltaire, Henry von Kleist, and Woodrow Wilson.

"What Is Man?", first published by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) in 1906, is a dialog between a young man and an older man jaded to the world. It involves ideas of destiny and free will, as well as of psychological egoism. The Old Man asserted that the human being is merely a machine, and nothing more. The Young Man objects, and asks him to go into particulars and furnish his reasons for his position.

Presents four works that span the humorist's career, including "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg" and his last work, "The Mysterious Stranger," which was published posthumously.

Dvojjazyčná kniha - denník Nový Čas Vypráví neobvyklý příběh amerického jachtaře Henryho Adamse, který se po bouři ocitne v Londýně bez peněz. Zde se stane objektem sázky dvou bohatých bratrů, kteří mu na měsíc zapůjčí bankovku v hodnotě 1,000,000 liber. Bratři se vsadili, že se mu bankovku nepodaří rozměnit, a přitom se mu bude dařit. Henry nejenže se má dobře, ale také vydělá na burze 20,000 liber a zamiluje se do dcery vévodkyně. Henry, pracující jako úředník v makléřské firmě, se dostane do Londýna jako žebrák. Po nalezení bankovky se pokusí najíst v levné jídelně, kde majitel šokovaně zjistí, o jakou částku jde. Henry se rozhodne vrátit bankovku bratrům, ale dozvídá se, že mu byla zapůjčena na 30 dní bez úroku, s možností získat jakékoli postavení. I přes potíže s rozměněním bankovky se stává populárním a dostává pozvání na večeři u amerického velvyslance, kde se setká s Portií Langhamovou, do které se zamiluje. Po 30 dnech se vrací k bratrům, aby zjistil pravdu o sázce. Zjistí, že Portia je dcerou jednoho z bratrů, a rozhodne se vybrat si postavení zetě. Vydělané peníze s Portií utratí na svatbu.