Project Gutenberg 2004-09-17 Public domain in the USA. 193 Twain, Mark 1835 1910 Clemens, Samuel Langhorne Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens) The Curious Republic of Gondour, and Other Whimsical Sketches The curious republic of Gondour -- A memory -- Introductory to "Memoranda" -- About smells -- A couple of sad experiences -- Dan Murphy -- The "Tournament" in A.D. 1870 -- Curious relic for sale -- A reminiscence of the back settlements -- A royal compliment -- The approaching epidemic -- The tone imparting committee -- Our precious lunatic -- The European war -- The wild man interviewed -- Last words of great men. Produced by David Widger "The Curious Republic of Gondour, and Other Whimsical Sketches" by Mark Twain is a collection of whimsical sketches written during the late 19th century. The book primarily explores satirical themes surrounding politics, social dynamics, and human behavior through a blend of humor and keen observation. Twain's unique storytelling and wit shine throughout this compilation, which includes various essays and short tales reflecting on the absurdities and quirks of American society. The first sketch, “The Curious Republic of Gondour,” presents an imaginative portrayal of a fictional republic where voting rights are restructured based on education and property, turning the political system into a fountain of satire on democracy. This sketch delves into the social implications of wealth and intelligence on governance, illustrating how political power can be manipulated by education rather than mere wealth. The subsequent sketches cover a wide array of topics, such as personal anecdotes, commentary on societal norms, and amusing takes on human nature. Twain’s sharp humor and insightful commentary make the book a delightful read, providing a thoughtful exploration of themes that remain relevant even today. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Essays Short stories PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 140562 2025-07-02T05:46:09.702786 text/html 141019 2021-01-27T09:41:06 text/html 146556 2025-07-02T05:46:15.841731 application/epub+zip 148191 2025-07-02T05:46:12.986742 application/epub+zip 116977 2025-07-02T05:46:11.807734 application/epub+zip 362414 2025-07-02T05:46:17.885727 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 349242 2025-07-02T05:46:15.085755 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 306276 2022-09-02T07:58:27.681063 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 119084 2025-07-02T05:46:09.405755 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 119138 2021-01-08T17:42:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19269 2025-07-02T05:46:18.006704 application/rdf+xml 23439 2025-07-02T05:46:12.301725 image/jpeg 4592 2025-07-02T05:46:12.052730 image/jpeg 46874 2021-01-08T17:42:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 50717 2021-01-27T09:41:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 144761 2025-07-02T05:46:09.714757 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