Mark Twain And The Art Of The Tall Tale
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Mark Twain And The Art Of The Tall Tale
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Author : Henry B. Wonham
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1993-03-18
Mark Twain And The Art Of The Tall Tale written by Henry B. Wonham and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-03-18 with Literary Criticism categories.
Mark Twain and the Art of the Tall Tale is a study of a peculiar American comic strategy and its role in Mark Twain's fiction. Focusing on the writer's experiments with narrative structure, Wonham describes how Twain manipulated conventional approaches to reading and writing by engaging his audience in a series of rhetorical games--the rules of which he adapted from the conventions of tall tale in American oral and written traditions. Wonham goes on to show how Twain's appropriation of the genre developed through the course of his career, from The Innocents Abroad to Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, and Pudd'nhead Wilson. This eminently readable study will interest Twain enthusiasts and students of nineteenth-century American literature, as well as anyone interested in American humor and oral narrative traditions.
A Horse S Tale
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Author : Mark Twain
language : en
Publisher: Blue Unicorn Editions
Release Date : 2000-07-01
A Horse S Tale written by Mark Twain and has been published by Blue Unicorn Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-07-01 with categories.
In Mark Twain's comical satire of the art of telling tall tales in America "A Horse's Tail", there was "night so dark the cats ran against each other he wrote of "a horse so fast the wagon started thirty yards ahead of the cloudburst and made it home without a drop of..." Twain extra ordinary sense of imagination and humor makes this a classic for all ages. Please Note: This book is easy to read in true text, not scanned images that can sometimes be difficult to decipher. The Microsoft eBook has a contents page linked to the chapter headings for easy navigation. The Adobe eBook has bookmarks at chapter headings and is printable up to two full copies per year.
Short Stories And Tall Tales
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Author : Mark Twain
language : en
Publisher: Courage Books
Release Date : 1993
Short Stories And Tall Tales written by Mark Twain and has been published by Courage Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Fiction categories.
Presents more than twenty short stories by nineteenth-century American author Mark Twain--including "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" and "How to Tell a Story"--And an essay on the author by Charles Neider.
A Horse S Tale
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Author : Mark Twain
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-08-15
A Horse S Tale written by Mark Twain and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-15 with Fiction categories.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "A Horse's Tale" by Mark Twain. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
A Horses Tale
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Author : Mark Twain
language : en
Publisher: Nuvision Publications
Release Date : 2009-12
A Horses Tale written by Mark Twain and has been published by Nuvision Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12 with Fiction categories.
In Mark Twain's comical satire of the art of telling tall tales in America "A Horse's Tale," there was "night so dark the cats ran against each other he wrote of "a horse so fast the wagon started thirty yards ahead of the cloudburst and made it home without a drop of..." Twain extra ordinary sense of imagination and humor makes this a classic for all ages.
A Horse S Tale By Mark Twain
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Author : Mark Twain
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009-03-03
A Horse S Tale By Mark Twain written by Mark Twain and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-03 with Literary Collections categories.
Tall Tales And Short Stories
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Author : Mark Twain
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2015-08-22
Tall Tales And Short Stories written by Mark Twain and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-22 with categories.
We're all familiar with Mark Twain or Mr. Samuel Clemons, his given name, but we may not be as familiar with some of his tall tales and short stories. This book is a compilation of some of the infamous authors rare, yet utterly humorous work. Inside you will see and feel the nuances of a man, deeply rooted in his Missouri way of life, yet remarkably worldly in his vast knowledge and impeccable timing and gift of gab. This collection is sure to delight and amuse you and open up a whole new world to you by giving you personal insight into a man, many times fabled, but more often than not touted as an true American legend. These seven tall tales and short stories are sure to please. The stories found in this book include: -To Raise Poultry -Disgraceful Persecution Of A Boy -The Judge's "Spirited Women" -Science V.S. Luck -Mr. Bloke's Item -After-Dinner Speech -The Siamese Twins This compilation of will open up Mark Twin's work to a whole new generation of readers!
American Myths Legends And Tall Tales 3 Volumes
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Author : Christopher R. Fee
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2016-08-29
American Myths Legends And Tall Tales 3 Volumes written by Christopher R. Fee and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-29 with Social Science categories.
A fascinating survey of the entire history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest times to the present, including stories and myths from the modern era that have become an essential part of contemporary popular culture. Folklore has been a part of American culture for as long as humans have inhabited North America, and increasingly formed an intrinsic part of American culture as diverse peoples from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania arrived. In modern times, folklore and tall tales experienced a rejuvenation with the emergence of urban legends and the growing popularity of science fiction and conspiracy theories, with mass media such as comic books, television, and films contributing to the retelling of old myths. This multi-volume encyclopedia will teach readers the central myths and legends that have formed American culture since its earliest years of settlement. Its entries provide a fascinating glimpse into the collective American imagination over the past 400 years through the stories that have shaped it. Organized alphabetically, the coverage includes Native American creation myths, "tall tales" like George Washington chopping down his father's cherry tree and the adventures of "King of the Wild Frontier" Davy Crockett, through to today's "urban myths." Each entry explains the myth or legend and its importance and provides detailed information about the people and events involved. Each entry also includes a short bibliography that will direct students or interested general readers toward other sources for further investigation. Special attention is paid to African American folklore, Asian American folklore, and the folklore of other traditions that are often overlooked or marginalized in other studies of the topic.
Tall Tales And Short Stories
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Author : Mark Twain
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-08-22
Tall Tales And Short Stories written by Mark Twain and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-22 with categories.
"May you always keep your youth." Mark Twain TALL TALES AND SHORT STORIES is an hilarious collection of Mark Twain's lesser known works that will have you chuckling long after you've finished the book. Get your copy today and rediscover one of America's greatest humorists-it's time to get your funny on! The stories found in this book include: -The War Prayer -Political Economy -My Watch, An Instructive Tale -The Story Of The Bad Little Boy -The Story Of The Good Little Boy This compilation of will open up Mark Twin's work to a whole new generation of readers!
Monumental Lies
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Author : Ronald M. James
language : en
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
Release Date : 2023-09-19
Monumental Lies written by Ronald M. James and has been published by University of Nevada Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-19 with Fiction categories.
A playful embrace of tall tales and exaggeration, Monumental Lies explores the evolution of folklore in the Wild West. Monumental Lies: Early Nevada Folklore of the Wild West invites readers to explore how legends and traditions emerged during the first decades following the “Rush to Washoe,” which transformed the Nevada Territory after in 1859. During this Wild West period, there was widespread celebration of deceit, manifesting in tall tales, burlesque lies, practical jokes, and journalistic hoaxes. Humor was central, and practitioners easily found themselves scorned if they failed to be adequately funny. The tens of thousands of people who came to the West, attracted by gold and silver mining, brought distinct cultural legacies. The interaction of diverse perspectives, even while new stories and traditions coalesced, was a complex process. Author Ronald M. James addresses how the fluidity of the region affected new expressions of folklore as they took root. The wildly popular Mark Twain is often a go-to source for collections of early tall tales of this region, but his interaction with local traditions was specific and narrow. More importantly, William Wright—publishing as Dan De Quille—arose as a key collector of legends, a counterpart of early European folklorists. With a bedrock understanding of what unfolded in the nineteenth century, James considers how these early stories helped shaped the culture of the Wild West.