This unique collection of Twain's essential short stories and semiautobiographical narratives
is a testament to the author's vast imagination. Featuring popular tales such as Jim Smiley and
His Jumping Frog” and The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg ” as well as some delightful excerpts
from The Diaries of Adam and Eve this compilation also includes darker works written in the
author's twilight years. These selections illuminate the depth of Twain's artistry humor
irony and narrative genius.
