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The Bible According to Mark Twain: Irreverent Writings on Eden, Heaven, and the Flood by America's Master Satirist Edited by Howard G. Baetzhold and Joseph B. McCullough
Description From The Publisher: In this brilliant and hilarious compilation of essays, letters, diaries, and excerpts — some never before published — Mark Twain takes on Heaven and Hell, sinners and saints and showcases his own unique approach to the Holy Scriptures including:
Reviews Brings together 15 works that reveal Twain's lifelong attempts to deal--both humorously and seriously--with traditional religious concepts. The introduction to each selection tells when and how Twain came to write and publish--or fail to publish or to finish--the piece. All of the works have been newly edited from the manuscripts, where available. The endnotes provide valuable supplementary information. No index. Annotation —Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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