ISBN: 9780452010581 - the wit and wisdom of mark twain (28 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Besides being one of the most treasured writers in American history, Mark Twain was also one of the most quotable. This comprehensive compendium collects over 500 of his best quips and remarks. Born in Missouri under the name Samuel Langhorne Clemens, his pen name, Mark Twain, was river-boat slang for 12 feet of water. Clemens adopted the name Mark Twain after he established his voice as a journalist. Under Mark Twain he wrote the classic fiction satire novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn on the nature of slavery and racism at the time. Mark Twain's social commentary was as friendly as it was poignant. This treasury contains his witticisms about the: Enigmas of lifeImportance of educationDelights (and annoyances) of travelAbsurdity of politicsDouble standards of societyJoys of loveLudicrousness of agingAnd much more Following a short biography and timeline of his life, the quotes include such wisdom as: When a person cannot deceive himself the chances are against his being able to deceive other people.--Mark Twain's Autobiography One of the striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat has only nine lives. --Pudd'nhead Wilson The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. --Mark Twain's Notebook It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them. --Mark Twain's Notebook What is human life? The first third a good time; the rest remembering about it. --More Maxims of Mark Friendly and funny, deflating egos and lifting spirits, these quotes deserve a treasured spot in every personal library.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Reissue. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Besides being one of the most treasured writers in American history, Mark Twain was also one of the most quotable. This comprehensive compendium collects over 500 of his best quips and remarks. Born in Missouri under the name Samuel Langhorne Clemens, his pen name, Mark Twain, was river-boat slang for 12 feet of water. Clemens adopted the name Mark Twain after he established his voice as a journalist. Under Mark Twain he wrote the classic fiction satire novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn on the nature of slavery and racism at the time. Mark Twain's social commentary was as friendly as it was poignant. This treasury contains his witticisms about the: Enigmas of lifeImportance of educationDelights (and annoyances) of travelAbsurdity of politicsDouble standards of societyJoys of loveLudicrousness of agingAnd much more Following a short biography and timeline of his life, the quotes include such wisdom as: When a person cannot deceive himself the chances are against his being able to deceive other people.--Mark Twain's Autobiography One of the striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat has only nine lives. --Pudd'nhead Wilson The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. --Mark Twain's Notebook It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them. --Mark Twain's Notebook What is human life? The first third a good time; the rest remembering about it. --More Maxims of Mark Friendly and funny, deflating egos and lifting spirits, these quotes deserve a treasured spot in every personal library.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Zustand: acceptable. Book is considered to be in acceptable condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Book may have one or more of the following defects: noticeable wear on the cover dust jacket or spine; curved, dog eared or creased page s ; writing or highlighting inside or on the edges; sticker s or other adhesive on cover; CD DVD may not be included; and book may be a former library copy.…

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Light sunning to spine, slight browning to interior, else tight and clean.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Paperback book in good condition.

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. Emboss from the Mark Twain home museum in Hannibal Missouri.

Zustand: Good. : Sumérgete en el ingenio y la sabiduría de Mark Twain con esta antología que recopila sus citas más memorables. Editado por Alex Ayres, este libro ofrece una selección de las frases más ingeniosas y perspicaces del autor estadounidense, extraídas de sus novelas, discursos, cartas y conversaciones. Descubre el humor y la profundidad de pensamiento de uno de los grandes escritores de la literatura americana. EAN: 9780452010581 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción Título: The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain Autor: Mark Twain Editorial: Meridian Idioma: en Páginas: 265 Formato: tapa blanda.…

paperback. Zustand: Befriedigend. 288 Seiten; Artikel stammt aus Nichtraucherhaushalt! EX7079 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 500.