Name: Mark Twain's the Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg
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Author: Mark Twain
ISBN: 9781643378336

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Mark Twain's the Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg

Type

Physical Book

Author

Mark Twain

Adapted by

Wander Antunes

Publisher

Life Drawn

Language

English

Pages

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

25.9 x 18.8 x 1.0 cm

Weight

0.41 kg.

ISBN13

9781643378336

Synopsis "Mark Twain's the Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg"

The "most honest town" in America is tempted by a mysterious stranger in this graphic novel adaptation of Mark Twain's short story. Bankrupt and alone in Europe after a series of bad business deals, Mark Twain has lost his faith in humanity. It is under these conditions he puts pen to paper with the question: Is something incorruptible if it has not been tested? Welcome to Hadleyburg, a small American town that calls itself the "Most Honest in America." One day, a stranger arrives, telling the townsfolk he wants to reward the person who helped him when he was down on his luck. He presents one of the townsfolk with a bag and a letter that explains its contents - $40,000 to the stranger's mysterious benefactor, if only they can prove themselves by reciting the words that turned his life around! But the stranger has ulterior motives! Having once been wronged by the people of Hadleyburg, he has returned to put their "honesty" to the test. Will the people of the town give in to their greed? Will their virtue stand? Adapted from Mark Twain's short story of the same name originally published in Harper's Monthly in 1899.

Mark Twain

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Mark Twain, pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was born in 1835 in Missouri and is considered one of the great geniuses of American literature. Author of classics such as “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”, Twain revolutionized narrative with his humor, social criticism, and approachable style. His works, set on the Mississippi River, explore themes such as freedom, childhood, and justice. Recognized worldwide, Twain received numerous awards and his legacy continues to inspire readers of all ages, connecting generations through unforgettable stories.

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