Name: The Mysterious Stranger
Price: 40.67 RON
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Author: Mark Twain
ISBN: 9781519498502

The Mysterious Stranger

Mark Twain

Do you want to read The Mysterious Stranger? If so then keep reading... This story is told by Theodor Fischer, a boy who lives in a small Austrian village and quietly exists with his friends, relatives and community. One day a stranger appears in the village and befriends Theodor and his chums. He tells them that his name is Satan and he is the nephew of "the Satan". He is capable of all types of magic, predictions and apparitions that he reveals in various ways to the boys. But throughout the story Satan expels his wisdom on the character and futility of mankind. While this work contains the wit and humor typical of Mark Twain, the story line is considered a serious social commentary on Twain's criticism of organized religion. What are you waiting for The Mysterious Stranger is one click away, select the "Buy Now" button in the top right corner NOW!

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Samuel Langhorne Clemens, widely known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humourist, and essayist born on 30 November 1835 in Florida, Missouri, United States. He was the son of John Marshall Clemens and Jane Lampton Clemens. He became one of the most celebrated literary figures, earning recognition as one of the greatest humourists in American literature. His work is closely associated with American literature, humour writing, satire, travel writing, and social commentary, reflecting his sharp wit and keen observation of society. Twain's writing often explored human nature, cultural contradictions, and social injustice through humour and irony, making his works both entertaining and thought provoking. He gained widespread acclaim for his distinctive narrative voice and ability to blend comedy with serious critique. Over time, his influence extended beyond literature into broader cultural discourse. His legacy continues to shape modern storytelling and humour writing. He passed away on 21 April 1910 in Redding, Connecticut, United States, leaving behind a body of work that remains widely read and admired.

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In his last years Mark Twain had become a respected literary figure whose opinions were widely sought by the press. He had also suffered a series of painful physical, economic, and emotional losses. The Mysterious Stranger, published posthumously in 1916 and belonging to Twain's "dark" period, belies the popular image of the affable American humorist. In this antireligious tale, Twain denies the existence of a benign Providence, a soul, an afterlife, and even reality itself. As the Stranger in the story asserts, "nothing exists; all is a dream".