Sketches New and Old
Sketches New and Old, published in 1875, was Mark Twain's first collected volume of short humorous pieces, drawn from the newspapers and magazines of the previous decade. It includes The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, the story that made him famous, printed here with a French translation and Twain's deadpan retranslation back into English; Journalism in Tennessee; The Story of the Bad Little Boy and its companion about the good one; the burlesque of bureaucracy The Facts in the Case of the Great Beef Contract; Running for Governor; and the McWilliamses' battle with membranous croup. The sketches range from tall tale to parody of newspaper and official prose, and they show the young Twain finding the voice of the American humorist. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first story free.
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Frequently asked questions about Sketches New and Old
Sketches New and Old by Mark Twain can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Sketches New and Old online?
Yes. Sketches New and Old opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Sketches New and Old free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Sketches New and Old is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Sketches New and Old in the public domain?
Yes. Sketches New and Old by Mark Twain is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Sketches New and Old?
About 6 h 30 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Sketches New and Old?
Sketches New and Old by Mark Twain is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
