In 1880, the great American author and humorist Mark Twain wrote his essay "On the Decay of the Art of Lying" for a Historical and Antiquarian Club meeting in Hartford, Connecticut. Twain's humorous and satirical voice is in full flower, as he discusses the universal pastime of lying, and suggests that judicious lying should be encouraged and cultivated – as long as one strives "…to lie with a good object, and not an evil one; to lie for others' advantage, and not our own; to lie healingly, charitably, humanely, not cruelly, hurtfully, maliciously…" This short work is part of Applewood's "American Roots" series, tactile mementos of American passions by some of America's most famous writers and thinkers.
On the Decay of the Art of Lying (American Roots)
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Author: Twain, Mark
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781429096164
Details:
Author: Twain, Mark
Brand: American Roots
Edition: Illustrated
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 40
Release Date: 31-05-2015
Part Number: Illustrated
Package Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.3 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781429096164
