Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World. Part 7 by Mark Twain

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Author Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Title Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World. Part 7
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Note Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World. Part 7" by Mark Twain is a travel narrative written during the late 19th century. In this work, Twain shares observations from his global travels, reflecting on various cultural and social issues encountered along the journey, including education systems and colonial attitudes. The book highlights Twain's unique commentary style—witty, satirical, and often critical of cultural discrepancies. The opening of the narrative sets the tone with a sharp critique of the educational methods both in America and abroad, specifically highlighting the misguided approach to schooling in both India and the United States. Twain discusses a letter he received from a young man in India that illustrates the mismatch between educational aspirations and employment opportunities. He contrasts this societal issue with anecdotes of laughably poor exam answers from students, culminating in a humorous yet poignant examination of education's flaws. Twain argues that a more rational and adaptable educational approach is needed to cater to individual capacities rather than imposing a rigid curriculum that doesn't correspond to students' actual readiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Voyages around the world
Subject Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Travel
Subject Equator -- Description and travel
Category Text
EBook-No. 5814
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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