Excerpt from Mark Twain and Little Satan: The Writing of the Mysterious Stranger
It was an accurate prediction. Something in Vienna did soon capture his interest. Exciting political events were in progress, and he became intensely absorbed in following them. Lederer has recorded.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating story behind Mark Twain's enigmatic and enduring tale, *The Mysterious Stranger*. Exploring the various drafts and revisions of this complex work, the author meticulously unravels the creative process that led to its final form. By examining Twain's notebooks, personal letters, and other manuscripts, the book unveils the author's deep engagement with his own personal struggles and the tumultuous events unfolding around him in late 19th-century Europe. The author reveals that the story's origins can be traced to Twain's own experiences in Vienna, Austria, where he witnessed political unrest and was profoundly impacted by the anti-Semitic climate. Twain's own anxieties about the human condition are reflected in the story's themes of despair, disillusionment, and the power of illusion. The book offers a unique glimpse into the creative mind of a literary giant, revealing how personal struggles and societal conflicts can inspire powerful and enduring works of fiction. This meticulously researched work presents groundbreaking insights into the genesis and evolution of one of Twain's most significant and complex creations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282945039_0
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