| Author |
Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
| Title |
The Facts Concerning the Recent Carnival of Crime in Connecticut
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Facts Concerning the Recent Carnival of Crime in Connecticut" by Mark Twain is a satirical short story written during the late 19th century. The book delves into themes of conscience, morality, and self-reflection through a humorous lens, exploring the inner struggles of a man grappling with feelings of guilt and the nature of wrongdoing. The storyline follows the narrator, who experiences a blissful moment upon receiving a letter from his beloved Aunt Mary. However, his contentment is short-lived as he encounters a peculiar dwarf—an embodiment of his conscience—who relentlessly highlights his past misdeeds and failures. This confrontation with his conscience leads to a dialogue filled with wit and sarcasm, shedding light on the absurdity of guilt and societal morals. The tale culminates in an act of rebellion as the narrator figures he can rid himself of his conscience entirely, leading to a darkly humorous declaration of newfound freedom in committing various crimes without remorse. Throughout the narrative, Twain masterfully critiques human nature, the complexities of morality, and the often hypocritical views society holds about vice and virtue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Humorous stories, American
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| Subject |
United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3183 |
| Release Date |
Sep 16, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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