Download or read book The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches written by Mark Twain and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Curious Republic of Gondour written by Mark Twain and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-14 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Curious Republic of Gondour Twain proposed a state in which all citizens have at least one vote, but where further votes (up to a dozen) could be acquired through education, which was provided by the state for free, or by relative wealth. Furthermore, no one was accepted to any public office without passing strenuous competitive examinations. This leads to 20 year terms for elected officials but they can be overthrown. The theme is things aren't always what they seem. In the end he sees all these positives but then realizes how he doesn't like a lot of the things. And how he would rather be in his own country with his own language. FultonClassics.com
Download or read book Curious Republic of Gondour written by Mark Twain and published by Blurb. This book was released on 2019-05-03 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Curious Republic of Gondour is a short story by Mark Twain. Twain proposed a state in which all citizens have at least one vote, but where further votes (up to a dozen) could be acquired through education, which was provided by the state for free, or by relative wealth. Furthermore, no one was accepted to any public office without passing strenuous competitive examinations. Heinlein's Expanded Universe discusses the book[citation needed], and spells it as Gondor. Nevil Shute uses the idea of multiple votes according to attainment in his novel In the Wet.
Download or read book The Curious Republic Of Gondour And Other Whimsical Sketches written by Mark Twain and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-01-02 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mark Twain "The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches" is a compilation of brief memories and essays that feature his trademark wit and humor. Twain's writing skills emerges in this compilation, when you consider that he is recognised for his astute insights on society and human nature. The title article, "The Curious Republic of Gondour," is anticipated to be a satirical investigation of a hypothetical civilization, imparting readers a hilarious and concept-upsetting mirrored image at the absurdities of political and social establishments. Twain's capability to combine satire and leisure makes this a fun examine. Throughout the book, readers may expect an extensive range of quirky sketches that touch on numerous facets of existence, regularly revealing the writer's talent for storytelling and his unique view at the human condition. Twain's sharp feel of sarcasm and command of language are likely to be present in every article, ensuing in a compilation that is both interesting and intellectually exciting. "The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches" promises to take readers on a captivating voyage via Mark Twain's imaginitive and a laugh universe, demonstrating his everlasting ability to fascinate and entertain audiences together with his literary prowess.
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Download or read book The Curious Republic of Gondour written by Samuel Langhorne Clemens and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches Annotated written by Mark Twain and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-26 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the title reveals, these stories are a collection of some of Mark Twain's more fanciful and eccentric works. They run the gamut from political commentary to our species' need to "be remembered" somehow. Taken as a whole the stories are "whimsical." Taken individually, they speak the truth in different ways. Contents The curious republic of Gondour -- A memory -- Introductory to "Memoranda" -- About smells -- A couple of sad experiences -- Dan Murphy -- The "Tournament" in A.D. 1870 -- Curious relic for sale -- A reminiscence of the back settlements -- A royal compliment -- The approaching epidemic -- The tone imparting committee -- Our precious lunatic -- The European war -- The wild man interviewed -- Last words of great men.
Download or read book CURIOUS REPUBLIC OF GONDOUR written by Mark 1835-1910 Twain and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Curious Republic of Gondour written by Mark Twain and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-07-16 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Curious Republic of Gondour: And Other Whimsical Sketches As soon as I had learned to speak the language a little, I became greatly interested in the people and the system of government. I found that the nation had at first tried universal suffrage pure and simple, but had thrown that form aside because the result was not satisfactory. It had seemed to deliver all power into the hands of the ignorant and non-tax-paying classes; and of a necessity the responsible offices were lled from these classes also. A remedy was sought. The people believed they had found it; not in the destruction of universal suffrage, but in the enlargement of it. It was an odd idea, and ingenious. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
Download or read book The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches written by Mark Twain (pseud. van Samuel L. Clemens.) and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Routledge Encyclopedia of Mark Twain written by J.R. LeMaster and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 881 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A model reference work that can be used with profit and delight by general readers as well as by more advanced students of Twain. Highly recommended." - Library Journal The Routledge Encyclopedia of Mark Twain includes more than 700 alphabetically arranged entries that cover a full variety of topics on this major American writer's life, intellectual milieu, literary career, and achievements. Because so much of Twain's travel narratives, essays, letters, sketches, autobiography, journalism and fiction reflect his personal experience, particular attention is given to the delicate relationship between art and life, between artistic interpretations and their factual source. This comprehensive resource includes information on: Twain’s life and times: the author's childhood in Missouri and apprenticeship as a riverboat pilot, early career as a journalist in the West, world travels, friendships with well-known figures, reading and education, family life and career Complete Works: including novels, travel narratives, short stories, sketches, burlesques, and essays Significant characters, places, and landmarks Recurring concerns, themes or concepts: such as humor, language; race, war, religion, politics, imperialism, art and science Twain’s sources and influences. Useful for students, researchers, librarians and teachers, this volume features a chronology, a special appendix section tracking the poet's genealogy, and a thorough index. Each entry also includes a bibliography for further study.
