Project Gutenberg 2004-09-16 Public domain in the USA. 389 Twain, Mark 1835 1910 Clemens, Samuel Langhorne Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens) Mark Twain's Burlesque Autobiography Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Twain%27s_(Burlesque)_Autobiography_and_First_Romance Mark Twain's burlesque autobiography -- First romance. Produced by David Widger "Mark Twain's Burlesque Autobiography" by Mark Twain is a humorous and satirical take on the genre of autobiography, crafted during the late 19th century. This piece plays with historical conventions and family lineage, weaving a narrative that reflects Twain's trademark wit and irreverence. The likely topic of the book is a comedic examination of personal and familial history through a burlesque lens. The "Burlesque Autobiography" begins with Twain's playful recounting of his ancestors, filled with exaggerated traits and absurd exploits that serve as both a parody of serious autobiographical works and a commentary on the nature of family heritage. Each ancestor’s tale becomes progressively more ridiculous, culminating in Twain's own reflections on his birth and upbringing. Following this, the work shifts to a fictional medieval romance that satirizes the tropes of chivalric love and court politics, featuring a female character masquerading as a male duke to ensure her family’s legacy. This humorous twist culminates in a surprising trial scene, where the stakes of identity and societal expectations collide dramatically, showcasing Twain's skill in blending humor with critical social commentary. Overall, the book serves as both entertainment and a clever critique of storytelling and history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American wit and humor PS Text Category: Humour Category: American Literature 58998 2025-10-02T05:42:07.428173 text/html 56497 2021-01-27T10:44:23 text/html 115449 2025-10-02T05:42:12.847118 application/epub+zip 114035 2025-10-02T05:42:10.616142 application/epub+zip 79970 2025-10-02T05:42:09.495141 application/epub+zip 201147 2025-10-02T05:42:14.461106 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 191563 2025-10-02T05:42:12.145147 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 164034 2022-09-02T07:53:28.481171 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 48192 2025-10-02T05:42:07.181142 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 48073 2021-01-08T17:36:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18522 2025-10-02T05:42:14.583104 application/rdf+xml 13074 2025-10-02T05:42:09.984123 image/jpeg 3028 2025-10-02T05:42:09.738128 image/jpeg 19390 2021-01-08T17:36:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 21019 2021-01-27T10:44:23 application/octet-stream application/zip 116455 2025-10-02T05:42:07.434166 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia