The Innocents Abroad
The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain, published by Penguin on April 3, 2007, is a reissue of one of the most famous travel books written by an American. This 560-page work presents Twain’s irreverent and incisive commentary on nineteenth-century Americans as they encounter various historical locales, including the Azores, Paris, and the Holy Land. Through his sharp wit, Twain critiques both the conservative and liberal perspectives, exploring the contrasts between the Old World and the New.
Readers will find a travelogue that not only chronicles the journey but also delves into the complexities of American identity. Twain’s observations serve as a lens through which to examine cultural differences and self-perception. The edition includes an Introduction by Michael Meyer and an Afterword by Leslie A. Fiedler, enriching the context of Twain’s reflections. This edition is presented in English and measures 6.81 inches in height and 4.19 inches in length, making it a compact addition to any bookshelf.
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One of the most famous travel books ever written by an American, The Innocents Abroad is Mark Twain’s irreverent and incisive commentary on nineteenth century Americans encountering the Old World.
Come along for the ride as Twain and his unsuspecting travel companions visit the Azores, Tangiers, Paris, Rome, the Vatican, Genoa, Gibraltar, Odessa, Constantinople, Cairo, the Holy Land and other locales renowned in history. No person or place is safe from Twain’s sharp wit as it impales both the conservative and the liberal, the Old World and the New. He uses these contrasts to “find out who we as Americans are,” notes Leslie A. Fiedler. But his travelogue demonstrates that, in our attempt to understand ourselves, we must first find out what we are not.
With an Introduction Michael Meyer and an Afterword by Leslie A. Fiedler
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