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“There is no use in your walking five miles to fish when you can depend on being just as unsuccessful near home.”

Quote by Mark Twain

Book:The Complete Works of Mark Twain: All 13 Novels, Short Stories, Poetry and Essays

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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

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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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