Samuel Langhorne Clemens (geboren 30. November 1835 in Florida, Missouri; gestorben 21. April 1910 in Redding, Connecticut) - besser bekannt unter seinem Pseudonym Mark Twain - war ein US-amerikanischer Schriftsteller.

Mark Twain ist vor allem als Autor der Bücher über die Abenteuer von Tom Sawyer und Huckleberry Finn bekannt. Er war ein Vertreter des Literatur-Genres "amerikanischer Realismus" und ist besonders wegen seiner humoristischen, von Lokalkolorit und genauen Beobachtungen sozialen Verhaltens geprägten Erzählungen sowie aufgrund seiner scharfzüngigen Kritik an der amerikanischen Gesellschaft berühmt. In seinen Werken beschreibt er den alltäglichen Rassismus; seine Protagonisten durchschauen die Heuchelei und Verlogenheit der herrschenden Verhältnisse.

Die Schrecken der deutschen Sprache

Cette maudite race humaine regroupe cinq textes d'un recueil de courts essais de Mark Twain, écrits à la fin de sa vie, publiés de manière posthume en anglais et encore jamais traduits en français. Tendre satire sur « le complexe de supériorité » de l'homme, cette volée de flèches désopilante sur la tendance anthropo-centrée de l'homme, révèle - s'il en était encore besoin - la causticité irrévérencieuse de cet auteur culte. Avec une préface de Nancy Huston.

Cette maudite race humaine

Get ready to experience thrilling and unforgettable adventures with Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". This iconic book immerses you in the fascinating world of Tom Sawyer, a young boy full of wit and imagination. Follow Tom and his friends on their escapades in the small town of St. Petersburg, on the banks of the Mississippi River. Together, they explore mysterious caves, hunt for hidden treasures, and become entangled in intriguing mysteries. Between playful pranks, dangerous escapades, and encounters with colorful characters, this novel will transport you to a world of adventure and freedom. You will be captivated by Tom's mischievous exploits and touched by his character's growth. Beyond the thrilling action, ""The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"" offers a reflection on childhood, friendship, and freedom. Mark Twain skillfully portrays the joys and challenges of growing up while exploring the values and conventions of society at that time. This timeless book is a must-read in children's literature and a part of our collective imagination. Dive into the pages of ""The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"" and let yourself be carried away by this captivating story, full of twists, humor, and touching moments. A read that will delight both young and old, and will nostalgically revive the joys of childhood and the spirit of adventure. ABOUT THE AUTHORMark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was an American writer born on November 30, 1835, in Florida, Missouri, and passed away on April 21, 1910, in Redding, Connecticut. He is known to be one of the greatest writers in American literature and a pioneer of realistic fiction. Twain spent much of his youth along the Mississippi River, which deeply influenced his work. His love for travel and adventure shines through his writings, which are often infused with humor and satire. He is famous for his novels "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" (1876) and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" (1884), considered masterpieces of American literature. Throughout his life, Twain worked in various occupations, including being an apprentice printer, a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi, and a miner. These experiences provided him with a wealth of material for his stories and helped shape his unique writing style. Twain was also a fervent social and political critic. He spoke out against slavery, imperialism, and social injustice, using his writing talent to expose the hypocrisies of his era's society. Throughout his career, Mark Twain wrote numerous articles, essays, and novels that enjoyed immense success. His writings have been translated into many languages and continue to be read and appreciated to this day. Mark Twain is considered one of the most influential writers in the history of American literature, and his literary legacy endures even today.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

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The Prince and the Pauper is a novel by Mark Twain first published in 1881   in Canada, before its 1882 publication in the United States.  Set in 1547, it tells the story of two   young boys who are identical in appearance: Tom Canty, a pauper who lives   with his abusive father in Offal Court off Pudding Lane in London, and Prince   Edward, son of King Henry VIII.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court is an 1889 novel by Mark Twain,   originally published in book form in 1896. The novel is a satirical comedy   that looks at 6th-Century England and its medieval culture through the eyes   of Hank Morgan, a 19th-century resident of Hartford, Connecticut, who, after   a blow to the head, awakens to find himself inexplicably transported back in   time to early medieval England at the time of the legendary King Arthur.   
Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, published in 1896, is the remarkable   story of the saint's life as told by the fictional Sieur Louis de Conté,   Joan's page and secretary, in the form of a memoir written in the twilight of   life. The character has had the privilege of growing up with Joan of Arc,   accompanying her during the excitement and pageantry of her military   campaigns, and being present at each of her three trials. 
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835 - 1910), better known by his pen name Mark   Twain, was an American author and humorist. He wrote The Adventures of Tom   Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), the   latter often called "the Great American Novel."

The Prince and the Pauper + A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur´s Court + Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc

Tom n'aime rien tant que l'école buissonnière, les expéditions avec ce voyou de Huck, la vie des pirates sur une île du Mississipi, sans oublier la petite Becky. Mais sa tante Polly ne voit pas cela d'un très bon oeil ! Et si elle savait que Tom et Huck, cachés dans un cimetière pendant une terrible nuit, ont assisté au meurtre d'un homme ?

Les Aventures de Tom Sawyer

Mark Twain nous décrit les frasques et mésaventures de Tom Sawyer, jeune garçon à l'esprit vif et débordant d'imagination, élevé par sa tante, au bord du Mississipi. Tom ne loupe pas une occasion de se distinguer pour plaire à la jolie Becky, et il est toujours prêt pour vivre des aventures en compagnie de son inséparable ami Huckleberry Finn, fils de l'ivrogne du village. Un soir dans un cimetière, Tom et Huck sont témoins d'un meurtre. Muff Potter est accusé du crime, mais Tom et Huck savent que le véritable assassin est Joe l'Indien...

This   carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete Short Stories of Mark Twain" is   formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of   contents.
The Complete Short Stories of Mark Twain is a collection of 169 short   stories by the author.  All the tales   he wrote over the course of his lengthy career are gathered here, including   such immortal classics as "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County,"   "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg," "The Diary of Adam and Eve," and   "The $30,000 Bequest." Twain's inimitable wit, his nimble plotting, and his   unerring insight into human nature are on full display in these wonderfully   entertaining stories. 
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835 - 1910), better known by his pen name Mark   Twain, was an American author and humorist. He wrote The Adventures of Tom   Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), the   latter often called "the Great American Novel."

The Complete Short Stories of Mark Twain

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 'Now he found out a new thing - namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.'

 An idyllic snapshot of a boy's childhood along the banks of the Mississippi River, Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is the author's work that comes closest to his boyhood experiences of growing up in Hannibal in the 1840s.

 Mischievous and full of energy, Tom enjoys childish pranks and pastimes with his friends, Huck Finn, the town outcast and Joe Harper, his best friend. However, at the town graveyard, Huck and Tom witness a murder, carried out by local vagabond Injun Joe. They vow never to tell a soul about what they have seen and so begins their journey into adulthood as Tom wrestles with his own morality, guilt and anxiety.

 A 'coming of age' tale, it is through Tom's adventures and relationships with others that he becomes more responsible and more aware of his own inner conflict. Through the central characters of Tom and Huck, Twain satirises the moral rigidity of society and adult hypocrisy, whilst at the same time giving a nostalgic portrayal of a young boy's journey into adulthood.

Que peut-on faire quand on a huit ans, que l'on habite chez une bonne vieille tante sur les bords du Mississippi, et que l'on est plutôt casse-cou ?
Des bêtises ! De préférence en compagnie du camarade idéal que représente Huck Finn, le petit vagabond qui fume la pipe ! Mais attention, les deux amis n'auraient pas dû surprendre les secrets du cruel Joe l'Indien...

Die Schrecken der deutschen Sprache

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