The Mysterious Stranger

In "The Mysterious Stranger," Mark Twain's brilliance shines brightly as he delves into the realms of human curiosity and existential contemplation. Follow the intriguing tale of the stranger's arrival in a quaint village and his captivating interactions with the inhabitants. Twain's seamless blend of fantasy and satire draws readers into a world of questioning beliefs and the search for truth. As the veil of illusion lifts, revelations of human nature and society emerge, leaving readers spellbound by the intricacies of this literary gem. Read more Continue reading Read less FROM THE BACK COVER
In his last years Mark Twain had become a respected literary figure whose opinions were widely sought by the press. He had also suffered a series of painful physical, economic, and emotional losses. The Mysterious Stranger, published posthumously in 1916 and belonging to Twain's "dark" period, belies the popular image of the affable American humorist. In this antireligious tale, Twain denies the existence of a benign Providence, a soul, an afterlife, and even reality itself. As the Stranger in the story asserts, "nothing exists; all is a dream". --This text refers to an alternate kindleedition edition. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835 - 1910) , better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist. He wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885) , the latter often called "The Great American Novel". Twain grew up in Missouri, which provided the setting for Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. He is called as "the father of American literature. --This text refers to an alternate kindleedition edition. Read more Continue reading Read less