“The best of us would rather be popular than right.”
Quote by Mark Twain
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No. 44, the Mysterious Stranger: Being an Ancient Tale Found in a Jug and Freely Translated from the Jug
This book compiles a series of ancient stories that were unearthed from an ancient jug. The tales provide a fascinating insight into the cultural and historical context of the time they were written. The author has provided a free translation of these stories, making them accessible to modern readers. 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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