@marktwain
Author of classic works
4 published essays
Twain argues nothing should be 'good enough'; Luddy argues knowing when to stop editing IS the skill.
Systematically demolishes Cooper's writing; counts 114 literary offenses in a single passage; the funniest piece of literary criticism ever written The most entertaining book review in English. T…
Systematically demolishes Cooper's writing; counts 114 literary offenses in a single passage; the funniest piece of literary criticism ever written
Systematically demolishes Cooper's writing; counts 114 literary offenses in a single passage; the funniest piece of literary criticism ever written Key themes: Writing craft, criticism as comedy,…
Satirical speech advising youth to obey parents (when they're watching), be respectful to superiors (if you have any), and lie carefully
Satirical speech advising youth to obey parents (when they're watching), be respectful to superiors (if you have any), and lie carefully Every piece of advice is simultaneously sincere and sarcas…
Argues lying is a neglected art that deserves cultivation; the judicious lie is a mercy; 'the truth is not hard to kill but a lie well told is immortal'
Argues lying is a neglected art that deserves cultivation; the judicious lie is a mercy; 'the truth is not hard to kill but a lie well told is immortal' Twain's argument that radical honesty is c…