{"product_id":"mark-twain-great-short-works-9780060727864","title":"Great Short Works of Mark Twain","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eGreat Short Works of Mark Twain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e9780060727864\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e0060727861\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMark Twain\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003eEditor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eJustin Kaplan\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eHarperCollins\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSeptember 28, 2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e369\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBeloved by millions, Mark Twain is recognized as the quintessential American writer whose blend of skepticism, caustic wit, and sharp prose helped define a distinct American literary identity. While his landmark novels remain staples of academic curriculums, Twain's shorter fiction and critical essays possess an unequaled style, bite, and satirical genius. This comprehensive collection features twenty of his most vital short works, including \u003cem\u003eOld Times on the Mississippi\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Mysterious Stranger\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Jumping Frog\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe War Prayer\u003c\/em\u003e. From sharp literary teardowns—such as his famously merciless critique of James Fenimore Cooper—to profound social commentary, this volume showcases the brilliant mind and enduring legacy of a revered American master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTarget Audience \u0026amp; Perfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDesigned for students of American literature, academic researchers, and general readers seeking an authoritative collection of classic satire and short fiction. An essential resource for classrooms and personal libraries focusing on nineteenth-century American literary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMark Twain (the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens) was an iconic American author, humorist, lecturer, and essayist. Often lauded as the \"father of American literature,\" his writing fundamentally altered the landscape of the country's prose. This edition is edited by Justin Kaplan, an acclaimed biographer and editor who received both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award for his definitive biographical work on Twain's life and legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures twenty essential shorter stories, essays, and criticisms mapping the career of a foundational American master.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEdited and compiled by Justin Kaplan, a preeminent authority on Mark Twain and award-winning biographer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA curated staple for academic research, high school curriculums, and university-level American literature surveys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"Great Short Works of Mark Twain\",\n    \"author\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"Mark Twain\"\n    },\n    \"editor\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"Justin Kaplan\"\n    },\n    \"isbn\": \"9780060727864\",\n    \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Paperback\",\n    \"publisher\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"HarperCollins\"\n    },\n    \"datePublished\": \"2004-09-28\",\n    \"numberOfPages\": 369,\n    \"inLanguage\": \"English\"\n  }\n  \u003c\/script\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBust-Down Books: Armed With Education\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48028855009595,"sku":"0060727861","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780060727864.jpg?v=1779546568","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/mark-twain-great-short-works-9780060727864","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}