The Innocents Abroad (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

The Innocents Abroad (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1626818002
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. In this parody of a traditional travelogue, Mark Twain chronicles his expedition through Europe to the Holy Land. Although based on true events, THE INNOCENTS ABREAD is as full of ironic wit and smart satire as any of Twain’s novels. As the story takes us from France to Rome to Jerusalem, we discover truths about our world and its inhabitants, seen through Twain’s uniquely humorous lens.

The Innocents Abroad (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

The Innocents Abroad (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1626818002
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :

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Book Description
Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. In this parody of a traditional travelogue, Mark Twain chronicles his expedition through Europe to the Holy Land. Although based on true events, THE INNOCENTS ABREAD is as full of ironic wit and smart satire as any of Twain’s novels. As the story takes us from France to Rome to Jerusalem, we discover truths about our world and its inhabitants, seen through Twain’s uniquely humorous lens.

A Tramp Abroad (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

A Tramp Abroad (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1626818037
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. The unofficial sequel to THE INNOCENTS ABROAD, this bitingly funny travelogue recounts Twain’s experience on a tour through Europe and the Alps. Part autobiography, part outrageous satire, A TRAMP ABROAD is full of pointed observations on Europe and America alike. This sweeping tale traverses countries, dips into myth and folklore, and shows Twain as an established master of humor.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1626817952
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. A seminal classic from one of America’s greatest writers, THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN is at once a boyhood tale of life on the Mississippi and a symbolic exploration of race in America. While Huck and Jim journey down the Mississippi River, they encounter murderous thieves, warring clans, and a self-proclaimed duke and king, all underscored by Mark Twain’s characteristic wit. As pertinent today as it was a century ago, THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN is a must-have for any reader.

The Prince and the Pauper (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

The Prince and the Pauper (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1626817987
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. Tom Canty, homeless beggar and thief, has nothing in common with Prince Edward, heir to the British throne, except their uncannily similar looks. When they devise a plan to trade places, the repercussions are greater than either could have imagined. Mark Twain’s characteristic humor and incomparable storytelling come together in this witty and smartly crafted exploration of identity.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (Omnibus Edition) (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (Omnibus Edition) (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1626818053
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. Two beloved tales of growing up on the Mississippi, from one of America’s most celebrated writers. THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER and its sequel, THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN, follow two boys on dangerous adventures and journeys of self-discovery. Twain’s sharp satire and observations on race make this classic duo a necessity for modern readers.

Life on the Mississippi (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

Life on the Mississippi (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1626817979
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. LIFE ON THE MISSISSIPPI is the definitive guide to the Mississippi River Valley, and who better to illustrate this colorful region than Mark Twain? Drawing on boyhood memories, historical records, and tall tales, Twain crafts a portrait of the place where he spent his formative years. Both witty and informative, this classic travel narrative is an ideal companion to Twain’s Mississippi River novels, THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN and TOM SAWYER.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1626817960
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. Like its sequel, THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN, THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER is a timeless tale and a staple of American literature. Following Tom as he tricks unsuspecting townspeople and discovers dangerous secrets, this seminal story paints a picture of youth and adulthood on the Mississippi. Mark Twain’s sly humor and penchant for adventure shine through in this must-read American classic.

Roughing It (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

Roughing It (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1626818010
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. The Old West comes to life in Mark Twain’s fictionalized account of living on the frontier. As he travels through the West with his brother, Twain dabbles in gold prospecting, lecturing, and newspaper writing and encounters an unforgettable cast of characters. ROUGHING IT chronicles Twain’s early adventures, both real and imagined, and reveals how one of America’s greatest writers got his start.

Eve’s Diary (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

Eve’s Diary (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1626818029
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. In this first-person story of the Garden of Eden, the world’s first woman chronicles her daily life. Eve’s observations of the natural world, her own existence, and of course, her husband, Adam, are both comical and poignant. From her entrance into Eden to her eventual death, EVE’S DIARY is Mark Twain’s unique spin on one of the most well-known stories in history.

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1626817995
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. When an accident knocks mechanic Hank Morgan from nineteenth-century Connecticut back to sixth-century Camelot, he finds himself in a new position of power. Armed with his knowledge of the future, Hank sets off on a quest to transform his destiny and prevent King Arthur’s death. With his trademark dark humor, Mark Twain crafts a critique of human nature that transcends the centuries between King Arthur, Hank Morgan, and today.