"Sketches New and Old, Part 1." by Mark Twain is a collection of short stories published in 1875. This diverse assembly of tales showcases Twain's range, from the famous "The Jumping Frog" to satirical pieces about journalism, politics, and daily life. Nearly all stories are fictional, with humorous explorations of human nature, society's absurdities, and American culture. The collection includes ghost stories, social commentary, and witty observations that reveal Twain's distinctive voice
and sharp comedic eye. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
My watch: an instructive little tale -- Political economy -- The jumping frog -- Journalism in Tennessee -- The story of the bad little boy -- The story of the good little boy -- A couple of poems by Twain and Moore -- Niagara.
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Reading Level
Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
