| The Bible According to Mark Twain Contributor(s): McCullough, Joseph B. (Author), Baetzhold, Howard G. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0684824396 ISBN-13: 9780684824390 Publisher: Simon & Schuster OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 1996 Annotation: Behind the humor of these pieces, readers will see Twain's serious thoughts on the relationship between God and Man, biblical inconsistencies, Darwinism, science, and the impact of technology on religious beliefs. "A fascinating panoply of wit, satire, farce, fantasy, lyricism, heresy, the sardonic, and the controversial".--Patricia Hassler, Booklist. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections | American - General - Reference | Quotations - Fiction |
| Dewey: 818.409 |
| LCCN: 96032351 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 5.5" W x 8.3" (0.80 lbs) 416 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An indispensable and provocative compilation of witty essays dealing with Biblical stories and their inconsistencies from America's master satirist, Mark Twain. The Bible According to Mark Twain is a selection of essays spanning forty years of his writing career, which touch on and satirize stories and figures from the Bible. In his characteristic style, Twain illustrates the inherent comedy and inconsistencies found within Holy Scripture, simultaneously entertaining and provoking questions about man's place in the world and his relationship with God. An important installment in the Twain canon, this book is perfect for fans of America's master satirist. |