TITLE:Jim Smiley and his Jumping frog and other stories

PUBLISHER:Penguin Books

ISBN:978-1-4058-6239-4

DEC-INDEX :428.62

YEAR:2021

RESUME:"Jim Smiley and his Jumping Frog and Other Stories" is a collection of short stories by the American author Mark Twain. The book includes several humorous and entertaining tales, including the famous story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," which is one of Twain's most well-known works. The stories in the book are set in the American West during the mid-19th century, and they often feature quirky characters and unexpected plot twists. Many of the stories also contain elements of satire and social commentary, highlighting Twain's skill as a humorist and commentator on the human condition. In addition to "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," some of the other stories in the book include "The Story of the Bad Little Boy," "Cannibalism in the Cars," and "The Man Who Corrupted Hadleyburg." Each story is unique and showcases Twain's mastery of the short story form.

N_PAGES:59

ILLUSTRATION:non

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