The Innocents Abroad
The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain, published by Wordsworth Editions Limited in 2010, is a classic work that captures Twain’s journey from New York City to Europe and the Holy Land in June 1867. This edition, part of the Wordsworth Classics series, spans 428 pages and is presented in English. Twain’s narrative is infused with humor and provocation as he shares his first encounters with iconic locations such as Paris, Venice, and Jerusalem, reflecting both wonder and skepticism.
Readers will find a blend of travelogue and literary commentary as Twain responds to the art and culture of the Old World, showcasing his unique perspective on historical sites and masterpieces. The book explores themes of travel and cultural critique, offering insights into Twain’s experiences and observations. This edition invites readers to engage with Twain’s lively prose and his candid reflections on the places he visits, making it a significant contribution to American literature and travel writing.
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‘Who could read the programme for the excursion without longing to make one of the party?’
So Mark Twain acclaims his voyage from New York City to Europe and the Holy Land in June 1867. His adventures produced The Innocents Abroad, a book so funny and provocative it made him an international star for the rest of his life. He was making his first responses to the Old World – to Paris, Milan, Florence, Venice, Pompeii, Constantinople, Sebastopol, Balaklava, Damascus, Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem. For the first time he was seeing the great paintings and sculptures of the ‘Old Masters’. He responded with wonder and amazement, but also with exasperation, irritation, disbelief. Above all he displayed the great energy of his humour, more explosive for us now than for his beguiled contemporaries.
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