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The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches

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The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches

By Mark TwainNarrated by John Greenman

The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches

Length1h 51m

About this audiobook

Embark on a journey into the imaginative and whimsical world of "The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches" by Mark Twain. This audiobook offers a delightful collection of Twain's satirical and humorous essays and sketches that explore a wide range of topics, from politics to society to the absurdities of everyday life. With Twain's trademark wit and clever storytelling, you'll find yourself transported to a place where irony reigns, and laughter is guaranteed. These sketches provide a sharp and often hilarious commentary on the quirks and follies of the human experience, making it a captivating and entertaining listen.

Audiobook details

GenreFantasy, Fairy Tales and Folklore

Length1 hr 51 mins

Narrated byJohn Greenman

FormatAudiobook

Publish dateNov 15, 2023

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1The Curious Republic of Condour

7A Reminiscence of the Back Settlements; a Royal Compliment

2A Memory

8The Approaching Epidemic; the Tone-Imparting Committee

3Introductory to "Memoranda"

9Our Precious Lunatic

4About Smells; a Couple of Sad Experiences; Dan Murphy

10The European Wars

5The "Tournament" in A.D. 1870

11The Wild Man Interviewed

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6Curious Relic for Sale

12Last Words of Great Men

About the author

Mark Twain

Mark Twain wurde am 30. November 1835 in Florida (Missouri) geboren. Sein eigentlicher Name ist Samuel Langhorne Clemens. Der Vater starb 1847 und Twain musste im Alter von zwölf Jahren die Schule abbrechen und begann eine Lehre als Schriftsetzer. Mit 17 Jahren ging er nach New York, dann nach Philadelphia, wo er die ersten Reiseskizzen schrieb. Mark Twain starb am 21. April 1910 in Redding (Connecticut).View all by Mark Twain

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