Those Extraordinary Twins by Mark Twain
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About this eBook
| Author | Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
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| Title | Those Extraordinary Twins |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Those Extraordinary Twins" by Mark Twain is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers around a set of twins, Count Luigi and Count Angelo Capello, who are physically connected—each possessing one half of a dual-headed body. The narrative humorously explores the complexities of their shared existence as they navigate society and personal relationships, relationship dynamics, and the misunderstandings that arise from their unusual condition. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the twins' arrival at the home of the Coopers, where Aunt Patsy and her daughter Rowena excitedly anticipate their new guests. As the twins arrive amidst a storm, they are met with shock and confusion due to their unique physicality. Comedic elements unfold as Aunt Patsy grapples with understanding their nature, leading to misunderstandings about identity and individuality. The twins' contrasting personalities are established, with Luigi being the assertive one and Angelo the more sensitive counterpart. Overall, the beginning of the novel introduces readers to a world of humor, social commentary, and the peculiar lives of the twins as they seek to adapt to societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Conjoined twins -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3185 |
| Release Date | Sep 16, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 133 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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