Mark Twain on the Damned Human Race FROM OUR EDITORS
Mark Twain was definitely on to us! Revealing an uncanny understanding of human nature, the great American humorist never missed an opportunity to use the power of his pen to expose people at their very worst. This collection of Twain's topical writings on social justice, American imperialism, and the corrupt nature of man includes essays such as "To the Person Sitting in the Darkness," "As Regards Patriotism," "The War Prayer," "Banquet for a Senator," and "The United States of Lyncherdom." A compilation filled with brilliant examples of Twain's social conscience and devastating wit.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Mark Twain on the Damned Human Race is a magnificent collection of Mark Twain's topical writings, mainly and most eloquently concerned with the themes of social justice, the American civilization in its dawning age of imperialism, and the corrupt nature of man in general. Many of Twain's greatest essays are included here, especially "To the Person Sitting in the Darkness," "as Regards Patriotism," "The War Prayer," "The Unites States of Lyncherdom," and "Banquet for a Senator." In all the essays n this volume Twain speaks as a man outraged by the social, moral, and religious corruption he see around him. These essays open the floodgates of his anger, his brilliant satire, his devastating wit, and his deep concern for man's fate. But Twain, great artist that he was, always managed to be hilariously funny in the midst of his anger and despair. He always managed to laugh to keep from crying.
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