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The Mysterious Stranger is a novel by the American author Mark Twain. It tells the tale of three boys, Theodor, Seppi, and Nikolaus, who live relatively happy simple lives in a remote Austrian village called Eseldorf in 1590, and their meeting with a handsome stranger who, unknown to the boys, is Satan incarnate.

Eine Erzählung, die darüber reflektiert, wie sehr sich viele vom schönen Schein blenden lassen: Zwei Millionäre gehen eine Wette ein, um herauszufinden, wie sehr eine Eine-Million-Pfund-Note das Leben des armen Henry Adams verändern wird. Obwohl der Geldschein nicht einlösbar ist, verschafft er Adams Zugang in die höheren Kreise der Gesellschaft, da er für einen amerikanischen Millionär gehalten wird. Doch als das Geld vorübergehend abhanden kommt, wenden sich sogleich die meisten von ihm ab. Trifft das auch auf seine große Liebe zu?

Mark Twains Literatur ist gekennzeichnet durch anmutige Leichtigkeit und wunderbaren Humor, womit er einerseits die amerikanische Gesellschaft kritisch beleuchtet und andererseits seinen bodenständigen Charakteren Leben einhaucht, so dass man das Gefühl vermittelt bekommt seine Geschichten hautnah mitzuerleben. Auf diesem Hörbuch finden Sie vier von Mark Twains Kurzgeschichten: 1. Ein geheimnisvoller Besuch, 2. Die Geschichte des Invaliden, 3. Aus meiner Knabenzeit, 4. Die Ameise.

Drei von Mark Twains beliebtesten Romanen sowie 50 humorvolle Kurzgeschichten! Mit dabei: "Tom Sawyer", "Huckleberry Finn", "Prinz und Bettelknabe", "Die schreckliche deutsche Sprache", "Die Million-Pfund-Note" u.v.m.!

Die Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn Hörbuch Box präsentiert die gesammelten Abenteuer der zwei wohl berühmtesten Charaktere der amerikanischen Literatur! Mit dabei: Ungekürzte Lesungen der Romane Tom Sawyers Abenteuer und Streiche, Die Abenteuer und Fahrten des Huckleberry Finn sowie die Kriminalgeschichte Tom Sawyer, der kleine Detektiv.

Ein Zufall will es, dass der junge Bettler Tom Canty mit dem Kronprinzen Edward zusammentrifft - die verblüffende Ähnlichkeit beider Jungen ist wahrhaft erstaunlich! Es kommt, wie es kommen muss: Beide werden verwechselt, und während der Prinz sich auf den Straßen Londons bewähren muss, lebt Tom das Leben eines Prinzen. Doch eines Tages stirbt der König, und Tom soll zum neuen König gekrönt werden... Ein märchenhafter Roman von Mark Twain! Mit dabei: Ein pdf-Dokument mit Titelliste.

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first...

These letters were arranged in two volumes by Albert Bigelow Paine, Samuel L. Clemens's literary executor, as a supplement to Mark Twain, A Biography, which Paine wrote. They are, for the most part, every letter written by Clemens known to exist at the time of their publication in 1917. They begin with a fragment of a letter from teenaged Sam Clemens to his sister, Pamela, and conclude with a letter to his attorney two weeks before his death. These letters give us some degree of insight into the evolution of Twain's style of speech and prose over the period of his lifetime; they are a small ...

Durante el invierno de 1590 un extraño personaje llega por sorpresa a Eseldorf, una aldea de Austria. Se llama Satán y es capaz de hacer cosas prodigiosas. El forastero misterioso no tardará en poner patas arriba a toda la vecindad, y no solo por sus espectaculares obras, sino también por su empeño en ridiculizar la condición humana, para él mucho más salvaje que el mundo de los animales.

Come and hear the strange tale of The Boss Hank Morgan, a modern day (at the time of publication) Connecticut Yankee who inexplicably finds himself transported to the court of the legendary King Arthur (as the title of the book implies). Hank, or simply, The Boss, as he comes to be most frequently known, quickly uses his modern day knowledge and education to pass himself off as a great magician, to get himself out of all sorts of surprising, (and frequently amusing) situations, as well as to advance the technological and cultural status of the nation in which he finds himself.In the rather ...

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court follows Hank Morgan, a 19th-century mechanic who is transported to medieval England. Using modern knowledge, he becomes a powerful figure, introducing technology and reforms. However, his efforts clash with the era’s traditions and the Church’s influence. Ultimately, his modern world crumbles, leaving him trapped between past and present, questioning progress and power. Insights from Dream Audiobooks

The Mysterious Stranger-A Romance- is the final novel attempted by Mark Twain. It was worked on periodically from roughly 1890 up until 1910. The body of work is a serious social commentary by Twain addressing his ideas of the Moral Sense and the "damned human race". (Wikipedia and John Greenman)

Mark Twain wrote this fairytale style story about 3 boys who meet Satan's cousin and they experience many things during this time. The story is narrated by one of the boys many years later. Mark Twain ends the story expressing the idea that will blow you away. Ideas that can be traced back thousands of years in many religions. What is existence really ... to quote that well known song by Eliphalet Oram Lyte ... Row, row, row your boat Gently down the stream, Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, Life is but a dream .... so dream on. - Summary by Patrick79

The Mysterious Stranger and Other Stories by Mark Twain is a collection of short stories exploring themes of morality, human nature, and the supernatural. The title story features a mysterious figure who appears in a small village, challenging the beliefs and values of the people he encounters. The collection delves into Twain's characteristic wit and satire, questioning the concepts of good and evil, as well as the complexities of life. The stories reflect his reflections on society, religion, and the human condition - Summary by Beauty_23

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark TwainAdventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain follows Huck Finn, a young boy escaping an abusive father, as he travels down the Mississippi River with Jim, a runaway slave. Together, they seek freedom from the constraints of society. Huck wrestles with his conscience, torn between helping Jim gain freedom and adhering to the racist values he's grown up with. Along their journey, they encounter conmen, feuding families, and other challenges that test Huck's character. Through these experiences, Huck grows morally, eventually rejecting the societal...

Step into the wildly over-the-top world of The Curious Book (originally titled The Enemy Conquered; or, Love Triumphant), Mark Twain’s wickedly funny satire of 19th-century romantic fiction. In a tale dripping with flowery prose, impossible heroics, and swooning declarations of love, we meet the valiant Major Elfonzo—a man of honor, swordplay, and strangely poetic monologues. His heart beats only for the lovely Ambulinia, whose beauty is rivaled only by her baffling metaphors. But standing between them? An angry father, absurd obstacles, and enough melodrama to fuel a dozen dime novels.

Experience the timeless adventure of Mark Twain’s masterpiece, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Journey along the Mississippi River as you follow Tom’s mischievous escapades, daring adventures, and unforgettable moments of youthful discovery. Expertly written, each character and vibrant setting comes to life through captivating prose, drawing both literature enthusiasts and casual readers alike. Enjoy this engaging blend of humor, heart, and historical charm, and let the spirit of adventure transport you to a bygone era of American tradition. Summary from Audiobook haven

Sketches New and Old is a compilation of fictional stories written by Mark Twain. Among them is "A Ghost Story". In each story, one can catch a great sense of Twain's humor and creativity. These classic sketches from Twain are no longer than 10 minutes each, but all show his quick-witted humor in response to the events of the day.

Having just lost a daughter to meningitis, Mark Twain wrote this book out of outrage toward the Christian Science movement and its founder Mary Baker Eddy. This movement emphasized the effects of prayer on healing the body and relieving sicknesses and other ailments. Although the founder of Christian Science appears to be altruistic with good intentions, Twain saw fraudulence and greed. Using his humor and wit, Mark Twain picks apart the movement in hopes of opening eyes to its falsehood.

Continuing in the aftermath of the preceding book Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer cannot seem to stay out of trouble. Traveling across the Atlantic in a hot air balloon, Tom, Huck, and Jim are in quite a predicament. Listen to this classic, literary masterpiece, following the adventures of Tom, Huck, and Jim as they find themselves in the hands of a crazy inventor.