The Stolen White Elephant

Name: The Stolen White Elephant
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780241251744
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By Mark Twain

Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

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The Stolen White Elephant by Mark Twain is a satirical short story that follows the misadventures surrounding the theft of a royal white elephant en route from Siam to England. The narrative unfolds with Twain's characteristic humour, critiquing the inefficiencies and absurdities of procedures and police work through a series of humorous and exaggerated mishaps. The story is a playful commentary on bureaucracy and a delightful example of Twain's wit.
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You might enjoy this hilarious tale if you appreciate Mark Twain's signature wit and humour. The story delivers a satirical and absurd narrative filled with unpredictable twists, poking fun at the bureaucracy and incompetence of officials. It's a delightful read for those who fancy a lighthearted yet cleverly crafted comedy of errors.

The Stolen White Elephant

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241251744

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 156.0mm

Weight: 60g

Pages: 64

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Mark Twain Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

About the Author

Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835, Mark Twain spent his youth in Hannibal, Missouri, which forms the setting for his two greatest works, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Trying his hand at printing, typesetting and then gold-mining, the former steam-boat pilot eventually found his calling in journalism and travel writing. Dubbed 'the father of American literature' by William Faulkner, Twain died in 1910 after a colourful life of travelling, bankruptcy and great literary success.