The Collected Shorter Works Of Mark Twain

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Collected Shorter Works Of Mark Twain
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Louis J. Budd
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:2126
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 136
Category/GenreClassic fiction (pre c 1945)
ISBN/Barcode 9781598535280
ClassificationsDewey:813.4
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher The Library of America
Imprint The Library of America
Publication Date 31 January 2017
Publication Country United States

Description

The most comprehensive collection of Mark Twain's short writings ever to be published. Arranged chronologically and containing many pieces restored to the form in which Twain intended them to appear, this deluxe collector's edition shows with unprecedented clarity the literary evolution of Mark Twain over six decades of his career.

Author Biography

Volume editorLouis J. Budd (1921-2010) was professor of English at Duke University and the author ofOur Mark Twain- The Making of His Public Personality.

Reviews

"These sketches and stories are a national treasure. The Library of America ought to be commended for issuing them in an attractive edition." -- The Dallas Morning News