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Delphi Complete Works of Mark Twain (Illustrated)

The Delphi Complete Works of Mark Twain (Illustrated) is a comprehensive compilation of the renowned author's writings, featuring illustrations to complement the text. This collection encompasses a variety of genres, including novels, short stories, and essays, showcasing Twain's wit and social commentary. The illustrated format aims to provide a richer reading experience for fans of Mark Twain's work. more

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Mark Twain
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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“Your machinery is beautiful. Your society people have apologized to me for the envious ridicule with which your newspapers have referred to me. Your newspapers are comic but never amusing. Your Water Tower is a castellated monstrosity with pepperboxes stuck all over it. I am amazed that any people could so abuse Gothic art and make a structure not like a water tower but like a tower of a medieval castle. It should be torn down. It is a shame to spend so much money on buildings with such an unsatisfactory result. Your city looks positively dreary.”