Abroad with Mark Twain and Eugene Field
Tales told by a fellow correspondentBy Henry W. Fischer
Length4h 34m
About this audiobook
In "Abroad with Mark Twain and Eugene Field," Henry W. Fischer offers a compelling exploration of the American literary landscape through the prism of travel. This engaging narrative interweaves biographical sketches and personal anecdotes, set against the richly detailed backdrop of 19th-century Europe. Fischer's literary style is a harmonious blend of eloquence and humor, reflecting Twain's wit and Field's playful spirit. Through vivid descriptions and incisive observations, the book captures the essence of the cultural exchanges that occurred during this transformative period, providing readers with a deep appreciation for both authors' contributions to American literature. Henry W. Fischer, a scholar with a profound interest in the literary figures of his time, has dedicated his career to examining the intricate relationships between writers and their contexts. His extensive research and passion for Twain and Field's works illuminate the reasons behind their existential wanderlust, highlighting how travel enriched their narratives and perspectives. Fischer's background in comparative literature and American studies infuses his writing with an informed perspective, revealing the layers of meaning behind the travels of these iconic authors. This book is a must-read for literary enthusiasts, historians, and travelers alike. Fischer's accessible prose and insightful analysis not only entertain but also deepen our understanding of Twain and Field's legacies, making it an invaluable addition to any literary collection. Immerse yourself in this delightful journey and discover the world through the eyes of two remarkable writers.
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GenreTravel
Length4 hrs 34 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 24, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
48RHEUMATISM AND PRODDING
2FOOTNOTES:
49ON LITERARY FRIENDSHIPS
3MARK PHILOSOPHIZED ON WILLIE
50BAYARD TAYLOR’S GERMAN
4MARK—REGICIDE
51GENIUS IN EXTREMIS
5THE FUNNIEST SPEECH MARK EVER HEARD
52WHAT MAY HAPPEN TO YOU AFTER YOU ARE DEAD
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6MONARCHICAL ATAVISM
53KINGS IN THEIR BIRTHDAY SUITS
7DEMOCRATIC MARK AND THE AUSTRIAN ARISTOCRACY
54MARK ON LINCOLN’S HUMANITY
8PHIL SHERIDAN’S FRIEND
55AN ENGLISH LOVER OF KINGS AND A HATER
9“ELIZABETH WAS A HE,” SAID MARK
56MARK GOT ARRESTED IN BERLIN
10MARK—THE SLEIGHT-OF-HAND MAN
57BOOKS THAT WEREN’T WRITTEN
11MARK AND THE IMPERIAL MISTRESS
58MARK ENJOYED OTHER HUMORISTS
12MARK ON LYNCH LAW
59MARK AND THE ENGLISH HACK-WRITER
13RECOLLECTIONS OF KING CHARLES AND GRANT
60MARK THOUGHT JOAN OF ARC WAS SLANDERED
14MARK MISSED GALLOWS-LAND
61RUNNING AMUCK—ALMOST
15THINK OF HER SORROWS
62MARK’S IDIOMATIC GEMS
16BREAKING THE NEWS GENTLY
63MARK AND THE GIRLS THAT LOVE A LORD
17DUKES AND UNBORN CAR HORSES
64MARK’S MARTYRDOM
18“PA USED TO BE A TERRIBLE MAN”
65SLANG NOT IN MARK’S DICTIONARY
19MARK ON THE BERLIN COPS
66MARK “NO GENTLEMAN”
20THE SAUSAGE ROOM
67MARK, POETRY, AND ART
21MARK’S GLIMPSE OF SCHOPENHAUER
68MARK SHEDS LIGHT ON ENGLISH HISTORY
22“MURDERER” BLUCHER IN OXFORD
69MARK EXPLAINS DEAN SWIFT
23MARK’S HUMAN SIDE
70MARK IN TRAGEDY AND COMEDY
24AN AUSTRALIAN SURPRISE
71“AMBITION IS A JADE THAT MORE THAN ONE MAN CAN RIDE”
25MARK IN FRANCE AND ITALY
72MARK AS A TRANSLATOR
26WHY MARK WOULDN’T LIKE TO DIE ABROAD
73MARK IN ENGLAND
27THE LEFT HAND DIDN’T KNOW
74WHY MARK WAS UNCOMFORTABLE IN THE KING OF SWEDEN’S PRESENCE
28AMERICAN HUMORISTS
75MARK’S IDEA OF HIGH ART
29TELEPATHY OR SUGGESTION
76MARK MEETS KING LEOPOLD—ALMOST
30TRYING TO BE SERIOUS DIDN’T WORK
77SIZING UP OF ARISTOCRACY BY MARK
31ASSORTED BEAUTIES
78THE BALD-HEADED WOMAN
32MARK’S CHILDREN KNEW HIM
79WHEN A PUBLISHER DINES AND WINES YOU
33MARK, DOGS, DAGOES, AND CATS
80MARK IN POLITICS
34THE TRAGEDY OF GENIUS
81MARK ON “ROYAL HONORS”
35KILTIES AND THE LASSIE
82AMERICAN WOMEN THE PRETTIEST
36A WISE PROVISION OF PROVIDENCE
83WHERE TAY PAY ISN’T TAY PAY
37THE AWFUL GERMAN LANGUAGE
84THE MAN WHO DIDN’T GET USED TO HANGING
38ARTIST OR PHOTOGRAPHER
85STRAY SAYINGS OF MARK
39MARK INTERVIEWED THE BARBER ABOUT HARRY THAW
86EUGENE FIELD AND HIS TROUBLES IN CHICAGO
40HIS PORTRAIT—A MIRROR
87MORE OF EUGENE FIELD’S TRIALS IN LONDON
41MARK, BISMARCK, LINCOLN, AND DARWIN
88GENE, A “SUCCESS OF CURIOSITY”
42MARK AT THE STOCK EXCHANGE, VIENNA
89DIRE CONSEQUENCES OF AMERICAN HORSEPLAY
43MARK AND THE PRUSSIAN LIEUTENANT
90FIELD’S LIBRARY OF HUMOR
44MARK STUDIES THE COSTERMONGER LANGUAGE
91THOSE GERMAN PROFESSORS
45MARK AND THE COSTERMONGERS
92EUGENE FIELD AND NORTHERN LORE
46THE FRENCH MADAME
93LITTLE BOY BLUE
47FOOTNOTES:
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