“It is not like studying German, where you mull along, in a groping, uncertain way, for thirty years; and at last, just as you think you've got it, they spring the subjunctive on you, and there you are. No- and I see now plainly enough, that the great pity about the German language is, that you can't fall off it and hurt yourself. There is nothing like that feature to make you attend strictly to business.”
Quote by Mark Twain
Work
The Complete Works of Mark Twain: All 13 Novels, Short Stories, Poetry and Essays
This collection offers a comprehensive compilation of Mark Twain's works, encompassing his renowned novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', alongside his shorter stories, poetry, and essays. It provides readers with a comprehensive view of Twain's wit, social commentary, and storytelling abilities. more
Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was a renowned American author and humorist in the 19th century. His works are characterized by humor, satire, and profound social insight, with notable novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. more
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