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Politics, religion, culture, travel, science and technology, family life: nothing escaped the eye and pen of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, nineteenth-century America''s most famous writer and a legend in his own lifetime. Though chiefly known today for his classic novels of childhood, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, and for his short stories, he produced even more nonfiction of an impressive quality.Twain lived a life as exciting as his fiction, and in his Autobiography we find him running wild, like the heroes of his novels, in the countryside around his childhood home in Missouri and navigating the treacherous waters of the Mississippi River as a trained steamboat pilot, while his letters show him travelling thousands of miles over the United States on hectic lecture tours (he was a great showman, raconteur and performer of his own works), hobnobbing with princes and presidents and being lionized in the capitals of Europe.His trademark wit, candour, sarcasm and irrepressible humour shine through on every page of this selection, but here too, beyond the entertainer, we discover in his speeches and essays the social and moral issues - slavery, imperialism - which concerned him, and meet the private man behind that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Twain''s playful exuberance and remarkable storytelling gifts are on full display as he regales readers with his real-life adventures, some of them so outrageous they cannot be true - or can they? As Richard Russo says in his fascinating introduction, Twain was an ''inspired, indeed, unparalleled, bullshitter'' who himself cheerfully relates how as a cub reporter out West he had elevated a routine Indian attack on a wagon full of immigrants to a battle that ''to this day has no parallel in history'' - once he knew he could get away with it.There is drama as well as comedy in his account of life on the Mississippi, and great sadness too when his younger brother Henry is killed in a steamboat explosion - all the more poignant for the restraint with which he describes it. In The Innocents Abroad Twain the gleeful iconoclast is a passenger on a cruise ship to Europe and the Holy Land, poking fun at European snobbery and pretension and refusing to be overawed by all that History - but fully prepared to aim his satirical barbs at his fellow-tourists and indeed, squarely at himself. He also proves to be a deeply compassionate writer, as fierce ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Mark Twain's great American masterpiece, in a gorgeous new clothbound edition designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. These delectable and collectible Penguin editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the designMark Twain's tale of a boy's picaresque journey down the Mississippi on a raft conveyed the voice and experience of the American frontier as no other work had done before. When Huck escapes from his drunken father and the 'sivilizing' Widow Douglas with the runaway slave Jim, he embarks on a series of adventures that draw him to feuding families and the trickery of the unscrupulous 'Duke' and 'Dauphin'. Beneath the exploits, however, are more serious undercurrents - of slavery, adult control and, above all, of Huck's struggle between his instinctive goodness and the corrupt values of society, which threaten his deep and enduring friendship with Jim.Mark Twain was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens on 30th November 1835, in Florida, Missouri. In 1853 he left home, earning a living as an itinerant type-setter, and four years later became an apprentice pilot on the Mississippi, a career cut short by the outbreak of the Civil War. For five years, as a prospector and a journalist, Clemens lived ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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American author Mark Twain attempted to write a book titled The Mysterious Stranger. He worked on it sporadically between 1897 and 1908. Each of the stories that Mark Twain authored features a paranormal figure known as "Satan" or "No. 44." The versions were all still unfinished (with the debatable exception of the last one, No. 44, the Mysterious Stranger). The Chronicle of Young Satan is around 55,000 words long, Schoolhouse Hill is 15,300 words long, and No. 44, the Mysterious Stranger is 65,000 words long. Mark Twain's Mysterious Stranger Manuscripts, edited by William M. Gibson, was first published in 1969 by the University of California Press as part of The Mark Twain Papers Series. It was later reissued in 2005. A popular edition of No. 44, The Mysterious Stranger, was also published by the University of California Press in 1982. The Phantom Stranger from DC Comics and the Mysterious Stranger share a lot of similarities. Both individuals have hazy backstories that leave room for the theory that they are exiled angels.

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Five of Mark Twain’s most popular novels are collected in this elegant leather-bound volume.Mark Twain wrote his greatest works more than a hundred years ago, but he’s never far from the minds of modern readers. Whether it's about Twain making the news for his books being banned, or the removal of certain controversial language from one of his novels, his name and his legacy remain a topic of conversation—and undoubtedly will for years to come. There’s no better time to appreciate his stories or to read them for the very first time. This leather-bound volume includes the unabridged versions of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Prince and the Pauper, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, and The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson. A scholarly introduction will enlighten readers about Twain’s life and literary legacy.

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"The first truly American writer, and all of us since are his heirs."- William Faulkner on Mark TwainThis beautiful hardcover collection brings together Mark Twain''s formative and most celebrated novels, presented with luxurious gold cover embossing and illustrated page edges.Mark Twain''s novels are filled with humour, wit, and astounding insight into the world of the 19th-century United States. Written entirely in the vernacular, these. classic satirical tales exposed the bigotry and hypocrisy of American life. The cheerful Tom Sawyer, the good natured Huck Finn, the independent Hank Morgan, and the well-meaning Tom Canty are quintessential Twain characters, full of life, verve, and a sense of justice they often felt was missing from the world around them.Includes:• The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn• The Adventures of Tom Sawyer• The Prince and the PauperABOUT THE SERIES: The World Classics Library series brings together stunning ornate hardback editions of world-renown literature across fiction and philosophy, featuring luxurious gold cover embossing and striking, full-colour fore-edge designs.

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Brilliantly illustrated, this witty, charming story is perfect for clever girls, adults and the mischievous boys in their midst.You should ever bear in mind that it is to your kind parents that you are indebted for your food, and for the privilege of staying home from school when you let on that you are sick. Therefore you ought to respect their little prejudices, and humor their little whims, and put up with their little foibles until they get to crowding you too much.When Mark Twain wrote the sparky short story "Advice to Little Girls" in 1865, he probably didn''t mean for it to be shown to them. Or maybe he did, since we all know Twain was a rascal. Now, author and illustrator Vladimir Radunsky has created a picture book based on Twain''s text that adds all the right outlandish touches.Born on November 30, 1835, in Florida, Missouri, Samuel L. Clemens wrote under the pen name Mark Twain. He wrote two major classics of American literature, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He was also a riverboat pilot, journalist, lecturer, entrepreneur, and inventor. Whether or not it was Mark Twain''s actual intention for little girls to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The complex and fascinating life of Mark Twain, as told by a Pulitzer prizewinning biographerBorn in 1835, the man who would become America’s first, and most influen­tial, literary celebrity spent his childhood dreaming of piloting steamboats on the Mississippi. But when the Civil War interrupted his career on the river, the young Mark Twain went west and accepted a job at the local newspaper, writing dis­patches that attracted attention for their brashness and humour. It wasn’t long until the former steamboat pilot from Missouri was recognized across the country for his literary brilliance.In this rich and nuanced portrait of Twain, Ron Chernow brings his powers to bear on a man who shamelessly sought fame and fortune, and crafted his persona with meticulous care. After establishing himself as a jour­nalist, satirist, and performer, and a family man, Twain went on to write The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He threw himself into the epicentre of American culture, emerging as the nation’s most notable political pundit and the only white author of his generation to grapple so fully with the legacy of slavery.At the same time, his madcap business ventures eventually bankrupted him and led him and his ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"Mark Twain was the first truly American writer, and all of us since are his heirs." - William FaulknerThis elegant collector''s edition presents Mark Twain''s classic novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges.Mark Twain''s classic of smalltown life along the banks of the Mississippi features loveable rascal Tom Sawyer and his friend Huckleberry Finn - a social outcast and son of the town drunk. Dogged his nemesis - the villainous Injun Joe - Tom embarks with Huck on a series of boyhood adventures, which include witnessing a murder in a graveyard at dead of night, running away to become a pirate and hunting for buried treasure in a haunted house. Twain paints a wonderfully droll and idyllic picture of rural Missouri as his quick-witted hero keeps weaving his way into, and out of, trouble. This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic and unabridged text, presented with a gold embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer & Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (Deluxe Hardbound Edition) Follow the young and mischievous Tom Sawyer as he joins forces with Huckleberry Finn, an adventurous vagabond boy, and together they set off on a thrilling escapade down the majestic Mississippi River. With his exceptional storytelling, Mark Twain captures the essence of boyhood, friendship, and the complexities of society in the Antebellum South era. These iconic tales continue to captivate readers of all ages with their humor, wit, and enduring charm. Witness Mark Twain's beloved classics come to life. -Vividly depicted settings of rural America along the Mississippi River. -Thought-provoking commentary on topics such as race, morality, and the consequences of societal norms. -Offers insightful examinations of joys, challenges, and growth that accompany the transition from childhood to adolescence. -Authentic portrayal of life in 19th-century America, capturing the essence of the time and place with vivid detail and realism. -Twain's signature humor and wit are prominent throughout the narrative.

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Elektronická kniha ze série Mark Twain - Autobiografie, autor Mark Twain, 833 stran Druhý svazek z rozsáhlých třídílných pamětí Marka Twaina, který byl poprvé publikován v roce 2010, tedy sto let po jeho smrti. Spíše než o klasickou autobiografii jde o soubor anekdot, „pomluv“ a přemítání o životě, na němž Twain pracoval několik let.Jeho až drásavě upřímná reflexe vlastního života a světa je pro pochopení této komplexní postavy světové literatury a jejího díla nezbytná. Sám Twain píše: „Jsme tím, co si pamatujeme. Bez paměti mizíme, přestáváme existovat, naše minulost je vymazána, a přece věnujeme paměti jen málo pozornosti…“Český překlad nabízí nejširšímu publiku možnost nahlédnout do Twainovy paměti, srdce a duše.

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Is Shakespeare Dead? by Mark Twain is a non-fiction work that delves into the literary criticism and debate surrounding the authorship of Shakespeare's plays. In this satirical and humorous examination, Twain questions whether William Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon truly wrote the works attributed to him. The book offers Twain's unique perspective on the Shakespeare authorship question, blending historical analysis with witty critique. Twain scrutinizes the Elizabethan literature and literary hoaxes that have fueled the debate, providing a provocative look at the historical figures and academic discourse involved. Through his characteristic humor and sharp observation, Twain challenges conventional views and explores the complexities of literary attribution. Is Shakespeare Dead? reflects Twain's broader critique of societal and intellectual norms, engaging readers with its blend of satire and serious inquiry into one of literature's most enduring mysteries.

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One of the best-known classics of American literature, Mark Twain''s indelible novel of boyhood, friendship, and adventure.Few works of fiction are more known and beloved for keenly documenting the triumphs, trials, exultations, and despairs of boyhood than The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Set in 1840s Missouri, Mark Twain''s picaresque novel follows a rambunctious, rebellious rascal whose exploits are the delight of the town boys and the bane of the adults trying to “civilize” them at home, in school, and at church.Tom and his friends, including Huck Finn (the son of the town drunk and star of Twain’s subsequent masterpiece, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn), skip school and run away, play pirates and robbers, go hunting in caves, fake their own deaths, poke around haunted houses, frolic along the river banks, and triumphantly interrupt their own funeral sermons. They believe in magic and superstitions, witness body snatchers and murder, and search for—and find—buried treasure.Twain''s mastery of satire and droll humor, his unparalleled narrative skill in capturing the incomparable fierce joys of childhood, and his piercing attentiveness to the ever-present tension between the freedom of adolescence and the confining expectations of social propriety have made this timeless tale of Americana a revered ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Rather than be 'sivilized' by the Widow Douglas, Huckleberry Finn - the grubby but good-natured son of a local drunk - sets off with Jim, an escaped slave, to find freedom on the Mississippi river. With the law on their tail, they navigate a world of robbers, slave hunters and con men, and Huck must choose between what society says is 'right' and his own burgeoning understanding of Jim's friendship and humanity. Nostalgic and melancholy in equal measure, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is a razor-sharp satire of the antebellum South that, despite beginning life as a sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, is now seen in its own right as one of the most important of all American novels. This beautiful Macmillan Collector's Library edition of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn features an afterword by playwright and screenwriter Peter Harness. Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. Author Information Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in Missouri in 1835. Early in his childhood, the family moved to Hannibal, Missouri - a town ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Go Beyond the Ban. Rediscover Twain''s Timeless Tale.Part of the Contested Classics Series, this distinctive edition of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain reinvigorates the timeless classic with a contemporary lens. First published in 1876, Twain''s novel captures the youthful adventures and mischiefs of Tom Sawyer, a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River. This edition not only brings to life the charm and humor of Twain''s writing but also thoughtfully addresses the reasons behind the book''s contested status in modern times.Our editors identify the text that has been challenged and dives deep with annotations on the main reasons for banning The Adventures of Tom Sawyer:Racial Stereotypes and Language: Twain''s portrayal of race and use of racially charged language, particularly in the depiction of the character Jim, has been a significant point of contention, prompting debates about racial sensitivity and historical context.Mischief and Rebellion: Tom Sawyer''s antics and rebellious nature, often seen as promoting bad behavior or disrespect for authority, have been reasons for the book''s challenge, especially in school settings.Societal Critique: The novel''s critique of adult hypocrisy and societal norms, while lauded for its honesty, has also been viewed as problematic for younger readers.Portrayal of Violence ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Revel in Huck Finn’s adventure on the Mississippi River with this handsome gift edition of the American masterpiece by Mark Twain.A favorite among young readers and adults alike, Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, first published in 1884, is considered to be the author’s masterpiece, as well asone of the best American novels ever written.In order to escape his abusive father, Huckleberry Finn fakes his own death. He meets up with the runaway slave Jim, and the two begin a new, carefree life on a raft traversing the Mississippi River. Despite their travels bringing them more trouble than expected and the fear of being returned to their old lives, Huck Finn and Jim form a bond that helps protect them from the judgments of a hypocritical society that claims to value civilization even as it benefits from the horror of slavery.This collectible edition features:An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsIntroduction by American literature scholar and professor Steven FryeUnabridged textA timeline of the life and times of Mark TwainThis lovely classic is a perfect gift or a wonderful addition to your home library.Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, Dracula, Emma, The Essential Tales and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"All American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn. There was nothing before. There has been nothing as good since." - Ernest HemingwayTo escape from his violent and drunken father, a 13-year-old boy from the wrong side of the tracks, Huckleberry Finn, fakes his own death and floats away on a raft down the Mississippi with Jim, a runaway slave. In a series of unforgettable adventures narrated by Huck, they encounter a cross-section of characters from slave-hunters, thieves and conmen to feuding aristocrats and even some relatives of Tom Sawyer. This was the first major American novel to be written in the vernacular, a dark and funny satire that exposes the bigotry and hypocrisy of provincial America during Mark Twain''s lifetime.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

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The exploits of Tom Sawyer, a consummate prankster with a quick wit, captivate children of all ages. Yet through the novel''s humorous escapades, from the episodes of the whitewashed fence and the ordeal in the cave to the trial of Injun Joe, Mark Twain explores deeper themes within the adult world Tom will one day join. These include the baser human instincts of dishonesty and superstition, murder and revenge, starvation and slavery.This edition features a new introduction and notes by leading Mark Twain scholar R. Kent Rasmussen.

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Mark Twain’s adventurous story of boyhood is now available in an unabridged paperback edition for today’s young readers. Whether he’s tricking others into doing his work or running away with Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer always manages to wiggle his way out of trouble. But when he accidentally witnesses a murder, Tom is suddenly faced with trouble that’s well beyond fun mischief-making. Mark Twain’s story of boyhood and childhood antics is now available in an unabridged paperback edition perfect for young readers’ libraries.

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Discover the timeless brilliance of Mark Twain''s greatest novels with this deluxe hardbound edition. Immerse yourself in Huck Finn''s adventures and Tom Sawyer''s mischief. This collection features exquisite craftsmanship, a stunning design, and a must-have addition to any literary enthusiast''s library. Â Includes Mark Twain''s finest works Luxurious hardbound edition Captivating adventures of Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer Exquisite craftsmanship and stunning design Perfect addition to any literary enthusiast''s collection. Â

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When A Connecticut Yankee at King Arthur''s Court was published in 1889, Mark Twain was undergoing a series of personal and professional crises. Thus what began as a literary burlesque of British chivalry and culture grew into a disturbing satire of modern technology and social thought. The story of Hank Morgan, a nineteenth-century American who is accidentally returned to sixth-century England, is a powerful analysis of such issues as monarchy versus democracy and free will versus determinism, but it is also one of Twain''s finest comic novels, still fresh and funny after more than 100 years. In his introduction, M. Thomas Inge shows how A Connecticut Yankee develops from comedy to tragedy and so into a novel that remains a major literary and cultural text for new generations of readers. This edition reproduces a number of the original drawings by Dan Beard, of whom Twain said `he not only illustrates the text but he illustrates my thoughts''. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Penguin English Library Edition of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain'I'm unfavorable to killin' a man as long as you can git around it; it ain't good sense, it ain't good morals. Ain't I right?'The original Great American Novel, an incomparable adventure story and a classic of anarchic humour, Twain's masterpiece sees Huckleberry Finn and Jim the slave escape their difficult lives by fleeing down the Mississippi on a raft. There, they find steamships, feuding families, an unlikely Duke and King and vital lessons about the world in which they live.With its unforgettable cast of characters, Hemingway called this 'the best book we've ever had'. The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

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The original Great American Novel, an incomparable adventure story and a classic of unruly humour, Twain''s masterpiece sees Huckleberry Finn and Jim the slave escape their difficult lives by fleeing down the Mississippi on a raft. There, they find steamships, feuding families, an unlikely Duke and King and vital lessons about the world in which they live. With its unforgettable cast of characters, Hemingway called this ''the best book we''ve ever had''.This edition features a new introduction and notes by leading Mark Twain scholar R. Kent Rasmussen.

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Switched at birth!Pudd'nhead Wilson's central intrigue revolves around two boys – one, born into slavery, with 1/32 black ancestry; the other, white, born to be the master of the house. The two boys, who look similar, are switched at infancy. Three complex plot lines, with fascinating characters all come together in a murder trial with the classic reveal at the end that make this Twain classic the perfect crossover between literary and a newly developing genre. Mark Twain's satire humorously and subtly takes apart small-town politics, religious beliefs to slavery and racism, while becoming an early detective story classic.

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Mark Twain’s gloriously funny Diary of Adam and Eve, which John Updike described as a paradigm of the relations between sexes, is presented here with a number of other Twain pieces on our two oldest ancestors, showing the writer’s interest in this most famous episode of the Bible.By giving a voice to Adam and Eve, and by hitting all the notes on the literary scale – from the intimate to the comical, from the journalistic to the idyllic – Twain displays the brilliance and wit for which he is rightly considered one of the greatest satirists of all time.

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J. G. Ballard''s collected nonfiction from 1962 to 2007, mapping the cultural obsessions, experiences, and insights of one of the most original minds of his generation.J. G. Ballard was a colossal figure in English literature and an imaginative force of the twentieth century. Alongside seminal novels—from the notorious Crash (1973) to the semi-autobiographical Empire of the Sun (1984)—Ballard was a sought-after reviewer and commentator, publishing journalism, memoir, and cultural criticism in a variety of forms. This volume collects the most significant short nonfiction of Ballard''s fifty-year career, extending the range of the only previous collection of his nonfiction, A User''s Guide to the Millennium (1996), which selected essays and reviews published between 1962 and 1995.A decade on from Ballard''s death in 2009, a new generation of readers needs a new collection. In the period following A User''s Guide, Ballard''s writing addressed 9/11, British politics from New Labour onward, and what he termed “the rise of soft fascism”—a diagnosis that maintains its relevance amid a shift toward right populism in European and US politics. Beautifully edited by Ballard scholar and novelist Mark Blacklock, this volume includes Ballard''s editorials and manifestos; commentaries on his own work; commentaries on the work of others; ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Audiokniha: Kniha dětství, která se nikdy neomrzí. Příběh, který nestárne. Tom Sawyer a jeho věrný kamarád Huckleberry Finn spolu zažívají řadu nejrůznějších dobrodružství. Oblíbená četba mnoha generací. Mark Twain vypráví příběh, který nestárne. Tom Sawyer a jeho věrní kamarádi Huckleberry Finn a Joe Harper spolu zažívají řadu dobrodružství navzdory bedlivému oku tety Polly. Chytrý uličník Tom dokáže i trest v podobě natření plotu obrátit ve svůj prospěch a v solný sloup promění učitele, když mu na otázku, proč přišel do školy pozdě, odpoví: „Zastavil jsem se na kus řeči s Huckleberrym Finnem.“ Kniha, která těší mnoho generací a stále má novým čtenářům co říct. Vzhůru tedy s Tomem a Huckem do dobrodružství, která nikdy neomrzí.

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When Huckleberry Finn meets Jim, a runaway slave, they decide to travel North on the mighty Mississippi River. They have all sorts of incredible adventures, meet all kinds of people and get into a lot of trouble, until one day… Mark Twain’s masterpiece is one of the greatest novels in American literature. Dossiers:America’s Great River: The MississippiThe Slave TradeThe American Civil War

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Audiokniha: Slavný příběh z pera jednoho z nejznámějších amerických autorů 19. století. Inteligentní americký mladík pocházející z Ameriky konce 19. století se ocitá v Anglii 6. století, na dvoře bájného krále Artuše. Mladík odkojený dobou prudkého rozmachu vědy a techniky pak své znalosti využívá v prospěch svůj i svého okolí. Mark Twain rozehrává celou řadu humorných situací, ovšem s vážnějším podtextem, ve kterém se moudrý satirik zamýšlí nad zneužitím moci i postavením člověka ve společnosti.

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Audiokniha: "Když jsem byl malý chlapec, ovládala mne a moje kamarády z našeho městečka na západním břehu Mississippi jedna neutuchající touha: stát se členem posádky na parníku," vzpomíná po letech Samuel Clemens. Jméno tohoto muže asi většině z nás nic neříká, zato jeho literární pseudonym Mark Twain zná celý svět. Z Twainových vzpomínek čte: Martin Růžek.

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Audiokniha: "Když jsem byl malý chlapec, ovládala mne a moje kamarády z našeho městečka na západním břehu Mississippi jedna neutuchající touha: stát se členem posádky na parníku," vzpomíná po letech Samuel Clemens. Jméno tohoto muže asi většině z nás nic neříká, zato jeho literární pseudonym Mark Twain zná celý svět. Z Twainových vzpomínek čte: Josef Vinklář.

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''Who could read the programme for the excursion without longing to make one of the party?''So Mark Twain acclaims his voyage from New York City to Europe and the Holy Land in June 1867. His adventures produced The Innocents Abroad, a book so funny and provocative it made him an international star for the rest of his life. He was making his first responses to the Old World - to Paris, Milan, Florence, Venice, Pompeii, Constantinople, Sebastopol, Balaklava, Damascus, Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem.For the first time he was seeing the great paintings and sculptures of the ''Old Masters''. He responded with wonder and amazement, but also with exasperation, irritation, disbelief. Above all he displayed the great energy of his humour, more explosive for us now than for his beguiled contemporaries.

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''Tom was a glittering hero once more - the pet of the old, and the envy of the young...There were some that believed he would be President yet, if he escaped hanging.''In this enduring and internationally popular novel, Mark ogaincombines social satire and dime-novel sensation with a rhapsody on boyhood and on America''s pre-industrial past. Tom Sawyer is resilient, enterprising, and vainglorious. In a series of adventures along the banks of the Mississippi, he usually manages to come out on top. From petty triumphs over his friends and over his long-suffering Aunt Polly, to his intervention in a murder trial, Tom engages readers of all ages. He has long been a defining figure in the American cultural imagination.Alongside the charm and the excitement, Twain raises serious questions about community, race, and the past. Above all, the book invites discussion of the way in which childhood is invoked to counter the uncomfortable truths of the adult world. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Mark Twain

Mark Twain’s adventurous story of boyhood is now available in an unabridged, illustrated, cloth hardcover volume in Union Square and Co.’s Signature Clothbound Editions series. Whether he’s tricking others into doing his work or running away with Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer always manages to wiggle his way out of trouble. But when he accidentally witnesses a murder, Tom is suddenly faced with trouble that’s well beyond fun mischief-making.

Objev podobné jako The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Mark Twain

You don''t know about me, without you have read a book by the name of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer", but that ain''t no matter. So begins, in characteristic fashion, one of the greatest American novels. Narrated by a poor, illiterate white boy living in America''s deep South before the Civil War, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is the story of Huck''s escape from his brutal father and the relationship that grows between him and Jim, the slave who is fleeing from an even more brutal oppression. As they journey down the Mississippi their adventures address some of the most profound human conundrums: the prejudices of class, age, and colour are pitted against the qualities of hope, courage, and moral character. Enormously influential in the development of American literature, Huckleberry Finn remains a controversial novel at the centre of impassioned critical debate. This edition discusses all the current issues and the evolution of Mark Twain''s penetrating genius. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain

''It''s lovely to live on a raft. We had the sky up there, all speckled with stars, and we used to lay on our backs and look up at them''Huck Finn spits, swears, smokes a pipe and never goes to school. With his too-big clothes and battered straw hat, Huck is in need of ''civilising'', and the Widow Douglas is determined to take him in hand. And wouldn''t you know, Huck''s no-good Pap is also after him and he locks Huck up in his cabin in the woods. But Huck won''t stand too much of this, and after a daring escape, he takes off down the Mississppi on a raft with an runaway slave called Jim. But plenty of dangers wait for them along the river - will they survive and win their freedom?BACKSTORY: Discover how to write secret messages in code, and learn about the extraordinary Mark Twain.

Objev podobné jako The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain

The mischievous and inventive little boy Tom Sawyer is followed in Mark Twain's 1876 novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer as he makes his way around the sleepy hamlet of St. Petersburg, Missouri. Tom goes on a number of experiences with his closest buddy Huckleberry Finn, including playing pirates and looking for riches, as well as going to his own funeral and seeing a murder. Tom has moral and developmental challenges throughout the novel, but in the end, he learns the value of accountability and integrity. The book is a timeless coming-of-age story that has won readers' hearts for more than a century.

Objev podobné jako The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Mark Twain

Kniha Dobrodružství Toma Sawyera je nejvýznamnějším dílem amerického spisovatele Marka Twaina, který na jejích stránkách stvořil postavu uličnického Toma. Tom žije se svou tetou Polly, jež je odhodlaná vychovat z něj hodného chlapce, ale Tom má svou vlastní hlavu a také kamaráda jménem Huck, se kterým podnikají nejrůznější vylomeniny. Jedna z nich nicméně špatně dopadne a chlapci jsou znenadání vystaveni skutečnému nebezpečí. Mark Twain zobrazuje život v Americe v dobách svého vlastního dětství. Kniha posílila pozici dobrodružných románů v kontextu světové literatury.

Objev podobné jako Dobrodružství Toma Sawyera - grafický román (poškozená) - Mark Twain

Mark Twain''s classic story of one boy''s adventure down the riverHuckleberry Finn had a tough life with his drunk father until an adventure with Tom Sawyer changed everything. But when Huck''s dad returns and kidnaps him, he must escpe down the Mississippi river with runaway slave, Jim. They encounter trouble at every turn, from floods and gunfights to armed bandits and the long arm of the law. Through it all the friends stick together - but can Huck and Tom free Jim from slavery once and for all?

Objev podobné jako The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain

Kniha Dobrodružství Toma Sawyera je nejvýznamnějším dílem amerického spisovatele Marka Twaina, který na jejích stránkách stvořil postavu uličnického Toma. Tom žije se svou tetou Polly, jež je odhodlaná vychovat z něj hodného chlapce, ale Tom má svou vlastní hlavu a také kamaráda jménem Huck, se kterým podnikají nejrůznější vylomeniny. Jedna z nich nicméně špatně dopadne a chlapci jsou znenadání vystaveni skutečnému nebezpečí. Mark Twain zobrazuje život v Americe v dobách svého vlastního dětství. Kniha posílila pozici dobrodružných románů v kontextu světové literatury.

Objev podobné jako Dobrodružství Toma Sawyera - grafický román (poškozená) - Mark Twain

Mark Twain''s tale of a boy''s picaresque journey down the Mississippi on a raft conveyed the voice and experience of the American frontier as no other work had done before. When Huck escapes from his drunken father and the ''sivilizing'' Widow Douglas with the runaway slave Jim, he embarks on a series of adventures that draw him to feuding families and the trickery of the unscrupulous ''Duke'' and ''Dauphin''. Beneath the exploits, however, are more serious undercurrents - of slavery, adult control and, above all, of Huck''s struggle between his instinctive goodness and the corrupt values of society, which threaten his deep and enduring friendship with Jim.

Objev podobné jako The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain

Kniha Dobrodružství Toma Sawyera je nejvýznamnějším dílem amerického spisovatele Marka Twaina, který na jejích stránkách stvořil postavu uličnického Toma. Tom žije se svou tetou Polly, jež je odhodlaná vychovat z něj hodného chlapce, ale Tom má svou vlastní hlavu a také kamaráda jménem Huck, se kterým podnikají nejrůznější vylomeniny. Jedna z nich nicméně špatně dopadne a chlapci jsou znenadání vystaveni skutečnému nebezpečí. Mark Twain zobrazuje život v Americe v dobách svého vlastního dětství. Kniha posílila pozici dobrodružných románů v kontextu světové literatury.

Objev podobné jako Dobrodružství Toma Sawyera - grafický román (poškozená) - Mark Twain

Autobiografie Marka Twaina byla poprvé publikována v roce 2010, tedy sto let po jeho smrti. Spíše než o klasickou autobiografii jde o soubor anekdot, "pomluv" a přemítání o životě, na němž Twain pracoval několik let. Jeho až drásavě upřímná reflexe vlastního života a světa je pro pochopení této komplexní postavy světové literatury a jejího díla nezbytná. Sám Twain píše: "Jsme tím, co si pamatujeme. Bez paměti mizíme, přestáváme existovat, naše minulost je vymazána, a přece věnujeme paměti jen málo pozornosti..." Český překlad nabízí nejširšímu publiku možnost nahlédnout do Twainovy paměti, srdce a duše. První svazek celkem třídílných pamětí; Volvox Globator postupně vydá i zbývající dva.

Objev podobné jako Autobiografie I - Mark Twain, Roman Tadič

Druhý svazek z rozsáhlých třídílných pamětí Marka Twaina, který byl poprvé publikován v roce 2010, tedy sto let po jeho smrti. Spíše než o klasickou autobiografii jde o soubor anekdot, "pomluv" a přemítání o živote, na němž Twain pracoval několik let. Jeho až drásavě upřímná reflexe vlastního života a světa je pro pochopení této komplexní postavy světové literatury a jejího díla nezbytná. Sám Twain píše: "Jsme tím, co si pamatujeme. Bez paměti mizíme, přestáváme existovat, naše minulost je vymazána, a přece věnujeme paměti jen málo pozornosti…" Český překlad nabízí nejširšímu publiku možnost nahlédnout do Twainovy paměti, srdce a duše.

Objev podobné jako Autobiografie II - Mark Twain

Th e troubled reign of a fourteenth-century sultan of Delhi helps dramatizethe crisis of secular nationhood in post-Independence India. A twelft hcenturyfolktale about ''transposed heads'' off ers a path-breaking model fora quintessentially ''Indian'' theatre in postcolonial times. The folktale abouta woman with a snake lover explores gender relations within marriage.Individual human sexuality meets the historical debate on violence in Indianculture. The plays in this volume span roughly the fi rst half of the career ofGirish Karnad, one of India''s pre-eminent playwrights.Th e three-volume set of Karnad''s Collected Plays brings together Englishversions of his important works. Each volume contains an extensiveintroduction by theatre scholar Aparna Bhargava Dharwadker, Professorof English and Interdisciplinary Th eatre Studies, University of Wisconsin,Madison. Th e introductions trace the literary and theatrical evolution ofKarnad''s work over six decades and position it in the larger context ofmodern Indian drama. In addition, they comment on Karnad''s place as authorand translator in a multilingual performance culture and the relation of hisplaywriting to his work in the popular media.Each of these volumes serves as a collector''s item, making Karnad''s worksaccessible to theatre lovers worldwide.

Objev podobné jako Collected Plays Volume 1 - Girish Karnad

Románový životopis Johanky z Arku. Poprvé vyšel v roce 1896 a dodnes zůstává jedním z ale (nebo snad nejpřesvědčivějších děl vypovídajících o Panně orleánské. Twain se věrně držel historických dokumentů, právě proto) nezapřel ani své okouzlení – svůj obdiv k mladičké pasačce z Domremy, která přijala nezvyklé, obtížné poslání a dokázala je zcela naplnit.

Objev podobné jako Panna ve zbroji - Mark Twain

With an Introduction and Notes by Stuart Hutchinson, University of Kent at Canterbury.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.Sharing so much in background and character, these two stories, the best of Twain, indisputably belong together in one volume. Though originally written as adventure stories for young people, the vivid writing provides a profound commentary on provincial American life in the mid-nineteenth century and the institution of slavery.

Objev podobné jako Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.‘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, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Mark Twain

“We said there was no home like a raft. Other places do seem so cramped up and smothery…but you feel mighty free and easy and comfortable on a raft.” Sail down the Mississippi with Huck Finn and the runaway slave, Jim. Twain’s beloved tale, with its folksy language, creates an indelible image of antebellum America with its sleepy river towns, con men, family feuds, and a variety of colorful characters.

Objev podobné jako Classic Starts®: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain

The classic boy-hero of American literature. Impish, daring young Tom Sawyer is the bane of the old, the hero of the young. There were some in his dusty old Missippi town who believed he would be President, if he escaped a hanging. For wherever there is mischief or adventure, Tom is at the heart of it. During one hot summer, Tom witnesses a murder, runs away to be a pirate, attends his own funeral, rescues an innocent man from the gallows, searches for treasure in a haunted house, foils a devilish plot and discovers a box of gold. But can he escape his nemesis, the villainous Injun Joe? ''In this book Twain anticipates every modern American novel, from Salinger to Pynchon'' Guardian

Objev podobné jako The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Mark Twain