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Author:

Twain, Mark, 1835-1910, author.

Title:

Mark Twain on potholes and politics : letters to the editor / edited by Gary Scharnhorst.

Publisher:

University Of Missouri Press,

Copyright Date:

2014

Description:

xii, 208 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Twain, Mark,--1835-1910--Political and social views.
Letters to the editor.
Authors, American--19th century--Correspondence.
Twain, Mark,--1835-1910.
Authors, American.
Letters to the editor.
Political and social views.
Twain, Mark,--1835-1910.
Politische Literatur.
1800 - 1899
Records and correspondence.

Other Authors:

Scharnhorst, Gary, editor.

Other Titles:

Correspondence. Selections

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-203) and index.

Summary:

A frequent outlet for Twain's wit was in letters to the editors of various newspapers and periodicals. Sharing his thoughts and opinions on topical issues ranging from national affairs to local social events, with swipes along the way at woman suffrage, potholes, literary piracy and other scams, slow mail delivery, police corruption, capital punishment, and the removal of Huck Finn from libraries, Twain never hesitated to speak his mind. From his opinions on the execution of an intellectually brilliant murderer, to his scathing review of a bureau he perceived as "a pack of idiots" running on a currency of doughnuts, Twain's pure, unbridled voice is evident throughout his letters. -- Book jacket

Series:

Mark Twain and his circle series

ISBN:

9780826220462
0826220460

OCLC:

(OCoLC)880501008

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)