Selected writings of an American skeptic

the long version

This unique volume collects - from an amazing array of fiction, essays, speeches, private correspondence, and previously unpublished material - writings that reveal Twain's practical and philosophical skepticism. Doyno includes selections from such masterworks as Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and The Prince and the Pauper, as well as lesser-known works on various topics, such as Christian Science, Joan of Arc, Bible teaching, and patriotism. Twain's characteristic wit and penetrating skeptical intelligence are apparent throughout. For general readers and scholars of American literature alike, this collection provides a convenient resource that will spark many debates.