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Sketches New and OldMark Twain

Sketches New and Old

by OpenStories

Original author: Mark Twain

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"Sketches New and Old" by Mark Twain is a collection of short stories published in 1875. This diverse anthology gathers mostly fictional tales that showcase Twain's signature wit and humor. From the famous "The Jumping Frog" to "A Ghost Story," the collection spans topics including journalism, politics, childhood morality tales, and bizarre adventures. With over sixty pieces ranging from speeches to satirical sketches, it captures Twain's sharp observations on American life and human nature during the nineteenth century.

Sketches New and Old, by Mark Twain. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #3189.

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21 Chapters

  1. 1.Preface (1)8,898 words
  2. 2.Preface (2)8,784 words
  3. 3.Preface (3)8,623 words
  4. 4.Preface (4)8,801 words
  5. 5.Preface (5)8,594 words
  6. 6.Preface (6)5,109 words
  7. 7.Chapter I: The Secret Revealed846 words
  8. 8.Chapter II: Festivity and Tears222 words
  9. 9.Chapter III: The Plot Thickens613 words
  10. 10.Chapter IV: The Awful Revelation188 words
  11. 11.Chapter V: The Frightful Catastrophe (1)8,813 words
  1. 12.Chapter V: The Frightful Catastrophe (2)6,689 words
  2. 13.Chapter I: Scene-An Artist's Studio in Rome88 words
  3. 14.Chapter II: Scene-A Dwelling in Rome148 words
  4. 15.Chapter III: Scene-The Studio287 words
  5. 16.Chapter IV: Scene--The Studio324 words
  6. 17.Chapter V: Scene-A Roman Cafe496 words
  7. 18.Chapter VI: Scene--The Roman Capitol Ten Years Later (1)8,775 words
  8. 19.Chapter VI: Scene--The Roman Capitol Ten Years Later (2)8,751 words
  9. 20.Chapter VI: Scene--The Roman Capitol Ten Years Later (3)8,624 words
  10. 21.Chapter VI: Scene--The Roman Capitol Ten Years Later (4)2,019 words