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by Mark Twain (Author), Franklin J. Meine (Introduction by)
Mark Twain's 1601: Conversation As It Was By The Social Fireside In The Time Of The Tudors is a satirical work that imagines a conversation between a group of Elizabethan gentlemen and ladies as they engage in a ribald and bawdy discussion. The book is set in the year 1601 and is presented as a transcript of a conversation that takes place around a social fireside. The language used is intentionally archaic and filled with sexual innuendo, making it a controversial work when it was first published in 1880. The book is a humorous commentary on the mores and attitudes of the Elizabethan era, and serves as a reminder that even in the past, people were not as prim and proper as we might imagine. Mark Twain, a master of satire, uses his wit and humor to poke fun at the social norms of the time, and to show that even in the most refined circles, people are still prone to crude and vulgar behavior. Despite its controversial nature, the book remains a classic of American literature, and a testament to Twain's enduring legacy as one of the greatest writers of all time.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.
