“All war must be just the killing of strangers against whom you feel no personal animosity; strangers whom, in other circumstances, you would help if you found them in trouble, and who would help you if you needed it.”
Quote by Mark Twain
Work
The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg
This novella delves into the consequences of a mysterious letter that arrives in the otherwise peaceful town of Hadleyburg, sparking a series of events that test the residents' integrity and expose the corrupting influence of wealth. 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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