Who Is Mark Twain? Audiobook

" 100 years after Twain's death and new material is still being published. Some of the pieces make you wonder why it took them so long, they're wonderful, however others are considerably less so. "

" Previously unpublished stories now published 100 years after Twain's death. A few are unfinished, one includes rough notes of speeches, but most are as timely today as they were a century ago. It's an easy read, but definitely do not skip the introductory notes at the beginning of the book, which put the stories into a larger context and also reveal small facts of interest about most of them (though I think I would have preferred to have a small introductory editorial paragraph for each story, instead of something at the beginning of the book). "

" Fun to look into the sketchbook & scrap heap of this fellow. My favorite curmudgeon, still keeping us honest. "

" For Twain fans, I'd check out, but I didn't especially find it one of my favorites. The items in here are hit and miss, but the last piece ends the collection well, and there were the usual instances of brilliance that made the entire time spent with the book during the lesser parts worth it, which is the case with many of his works. However, for the uninitiated to Twain's works, I'd start with another book. "

" It contains 24 previously unpublished Twain essays. Some are partial drafts that he didn't complete. Others he wrote and put aside as possibly too controversial. I enjoyed it, but it's for the experienced Twain reader not the place to begin the acquaintance. "

" While leftovers of a master, the collection is at times hilarious, astute, prejudiced (especially against established religion), but always readable. "

" Happy Memories of the Dental Chair and more! "

" Good book for Mark Twain lovers - he's in his element, and maybe even pushing the envelope a bit. "

" Mark Twain's social commentary is brilliant. He was so ahead of his time in so many ways and was completely unafraid to voice his opinions. This is not the best collection of his writings, but basically anything by Mark Twain is worth reading. Wait for the softcover and/or find it used, though. "

" This collecion of Twain's unpublished works is a must for dedicated Twain fans and a great read for those of us who simply get a kick out of his acerbic humor. His essay on Jane Austin is a classic--too bad is was never finished or published. "

" I'd say he needs the money, but he's dead... "

" This was a quick and interesting read. The book contains previously unpublished writings by Mark Twain. Some are better than others. "

" A short introduction about Mark Twain and his works followed by short stories written by Twain. I enjoyed Lithgow's interpretation of the stories. His voice is fabulous! Truly humorous! I look forward to reading more of Twain's works. "

" Some of these unfinished pieces deserved to have been completed. Hirst's introduction is great as well. "

" Great stories and essays--some better than others. Mark Twain came up with the idea for "Six Feet Under" before the world was ready for it. "

" A nice addition to the collection of any Mark Twain fan. Don't expect to be blown away by any of the pieces included in the collection, and you certainly will not be disappointed. "

" this book came highly recommended, but i just wasn't that into it. i ended up only getting about half way through it. maybe i can revisit it after (if/when) i read some of twain's fiction... "

" Love his essay on Jane Austen. Very funny book as a whole. "

" Easily digestible and fun. you get nice snip-its of his genius, even if the readings are isolated and without context. "

" This is a collection of unpublished pieces by Twain which were not allowed to be published until 100 years after his death so it bears a 2009 publication date. His comments are remarkably spot on and humourous even today "

" This collection is hit or miss. Several pieces are fantastic, but you have to wade through some mediocre filler to get to them. "

" I thought it was good but not great. "

" A thousand times better than Tom Sawyer (the character, that is). Adventures of Huckleberry Finn provides a mature look at race relations through the eyes of a young boy. This work is nothing short of great. "

" Maybe my expectations were too high. "

" this was the best book I ever read. I want to read it again and again and again. "

" I Love Huck Finn because I love Mark Twain. Persons attempting to find pedo/homo erotic undertones in that will be shot. "

" Dissected this one for English class. Sometimes, discussion takes all the charm out of a book. So do angry yet subtle attacks at Romanticism. "

" Not quite as entertaining as Tom Sawyer "

" Read this one back in the 6th grade for an English assignment & still remember most of it to this day :) "

" One of the greatest American novels. "

" I think this was the first real novel I ever read, and I decided I wanted to be a writer. I also decided I wanted to sail a raft down the Mississippi River! "