Editorial Wild Oats by Mark Twain
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| Author | Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
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| Title | Editorial Wild Oats |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | My first literary venture -- Journalism in Tennessee -- Nicodemus Dodge, printer -- Mr. Bloke's item -- How I edited an agricultural paper -- The killing of Julius Caesar "localized". |
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| Summary | "Editorial Wild Oats" by Mark Twain is a collection of humorous essays and sketches penned in the late 19th century. This work offers a comedic exploration of Twain's whimsical experiences in the field of journalism, touching upon themes of satire, early press history, and the absurdities of human nature. Through a series of anecdotes and whimsical commentary, Twain presents an entertaining portrayal of the challenges and humorous missteps of writing for various publications. In the book, the author recounts a variety of his own experiences as a young journalist and editor. He starts with his first encounter in a small-town newspaper, showcasing his youthful naiveté and the ensuing chaos following his satirical jabs at local figures. Subsequent essays narrate his time in Tennessee, where the riotous nature of local journalism leads to wild antics and dangerous encounters, often involving altercations with irate citizens. Twain's essay "How I Edited an Agricultural Paper" humorously illustrates the disconnect between writer and subject, as he hilariously misinterprets what constitutes agricultural writing, while "The Killing of Julius Cæsar 'Localized'" is a satirical retelling of history as a sensational news event. Overall, the book serves as both an entertaining read and a sharp critique of the world of journalism during Twain's time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories, American |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19484 |
| Release Date | Oct 6, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 110 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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