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 Project Gutenberg 2016-04-19 Public domain in the USA. 83 Twain, Mark 1835 1910 Clemens, Samuel Langhorne Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens) Juuti, Toimi 1881 1943 T. J. J., T. J-i, T. T. J-i Taivasko vai helvetti y.m. humoreskeja Kuolonsinetti -- Taivasko vai helvetti? -- Kullankaivaja kertoo -- Kivettynyt mies -- Mitä on olla sanomalehtimiehenä Tennesseessä -- Ihmissyöjä -- Vilustumista vastaan -- Siivoojattaret -- Parturit. E-text prepared by Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen "Taivasko vai helvetti y.m. humoreskeja" by Mark Twain is a collection of humorous sketches written in the early 20th century. The work reflects Twain's signature wit and satire, capturing various themes through a mix of fictional characters and narratives. The opening portion touches on diverse characters and situations, setting the tone for playful yet poignant storytelling. The beginning of the collection introduces us to various characters through a story that revolves around Colonel Mayfair, a resolute yet melancholic officer, and his family during the tumultuous times of Oliver Cromwell’s rule. As winter rage outside their home, the colonel and his wife, together with their young daughter Abby, navigate the weight of impending troubles, momentarily distracted by their daughter’s innocent charm. Abby’s desire for a story reveals layers of familial love and societal context, providing a glimpse into the era’s complexities and the human condition. The opening sets a foundation for Twain's exploration of themes such as duty, innocence, and the juxtaposition of humor amidst grave circumstances, inviting readers to engage with his insightful prose. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 40.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Humorous stories, American American fiction -- Translations into Finnish PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Humour 199440 2025-09-20T15:13:03.301068 text/html 199274 199179 2024-10-21T14:09:05.844305 2023-09-22T10:56:27.591774 text/html text/html 154884 2025-09-20T15:13:09.704082 application/epub+zip 156933 2025-09-20T15:13:06.516055 application/epub+zip 134405 2025-09-20T15:13:05.350073 application/epub+zip 322263 2025-09-20T15:13:12.022041 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 305388 2025-09-20T15:13:08.965092 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 273535 2022-09-23T15:23:36.420475 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 176471 2025-09-20T15:13:02.889100 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 156624 2024-10-23T00:21:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18039 2025-09-20T15:13:12.149034 application/rdf+xml 15551 2025-09-20T15:13:05.842052 image/jpeg 3384 2025-09-20T15:13:05.597058 image/jpeg 158021 2025-09-20T15:13:03.318073 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia fi.wikipedia