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Burlesque Autobiography and First Romance
Mark Twain
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Mark Twain's (Burlesque) Autobiography and First Romance, a short volume, is Mark Twain's third book. It consists of two stories - First Romance, which had originally appeared in The Express in 1870, and A Burlesque Autobiography (bearing no relationship to Twain's actual life), which first appeared in Twain's Memoranda contributions to the Galaxy. Rather, the content consists of a few short stories of fictional characters who are supposedly part of Twain's lineage.
Mark Twain's (Burlesque) Autobiography and First Romance, a short volume, is Mark Twain's third book. It consists of two stories - First Romance, which had originally appeared in The Express in 1870, and A Burlesque Autobiography (bearing no relationship to Twain's actual life), which first appeared in Twain's Memoranda contributions to the Galaxy. Rather, the content consists of a few short stories of fictional characters who are supposedly part of Twain's lineage.
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Some years later we have the illustrious John Morgan Twain. He came over to this country with Columbus in 1492, as a passenger. He appears to have been of a crusty, uncomfortable disposition. He complained of the food all the way over, and was always threatening to go ashore unless there was a change. He wanted fresh shad. Hardly a day passed over his head that he did not go idling about the ship with hi. . . Read More
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Community Reviews
The fact people are out there who, "don't get it," is proof the story and its writer were ahead of their time to such a degree that we may still not have reached it.
Mark Twain's Burlesque Autobiography; and First Romance by Mark Twain
Adventurous, funny, lighthearted.
Medium-paced
Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25 Stars
This is obviously fict
Very interesting this man’s behind the scenes book. Truly a exciting person.
The Burlesque Autobiography by Mark Twain is another nonsensical spoof from one of America’s best 19th Century authors. This short work is split in two parts. The first part is a humorous account of Mark Twain’s conjured ancestry. Sprinkled with absurd names, alias’ and deeds the family tree soon fi
An insulting little read where Twain lies about his history and leaves the reader dangling at the end. The gall! The nerve! Shameless.
Good but a little strange. It took me a while to realize it was a face. That is where the word Burlesque comes in.