Those Extraordinary Twins - Mark Twain - Bog

Those Extraordinary Twins is a novel written by the renowned American author Mark Twain. The story follows the lives of two conjoined twins, Luigi and Angelo, who are born in a small town in Italy. The twins are joined at the hip and have completely opposite personalities. While Luigi is kind and gentle, Angelo is mischievous and cunning. As the twins grow up, they become famous performers in a traveling circus, where they dazzle audiences with their unique talents. However, their lives take a dramatic turn when they are kidnapped by a group of criminals who plan to use them for their own nefarious purposes. The novel is a satirical commentary on the societal attitudes towards disability and the exploitation of people with unique physical attributes. Through the characters of Luigi and Angelo, Twain highlights the complexities of human nature and challenges the reader to question their own perceptions of difference and diversity. Overall, Those Extraordinary Twins is a thought-provoking and entertaining novel that showcases Twain's signature wit and humor. It is a must-read for fans of Twain's work and anyone interested in exploring themes of identity, morality, and social justice.""Why, ma, yes you do. They're so fine and handsome, and high-bred and polite, so every way superior to our gawks here in this village; why, they'll make life different from what it was--so humdrum and commonplace, you know--oh, you may be sure they're full of accomplishments, and knowledge of the world, and all that, that will be an immense advantage to society here. Don't you think so, ma?""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.