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Susan Jones writes romantic drama with a touch of humour, and historical sagas as Lydia King. She lives in North Warwickshire, and loves walking through the beautiful woodlands where she lives, and gardening and reading are her pastimes.

Mark Twain

June 27, 2015

The first time I was introduced to Mark Twain, it was in double English. The book we were given to read was ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ one of the best stories I’ve ever read.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0007420110/ref=rdr_ext_tmb

I used to look forward to those lessons when we took turns in the class to read a page or two from the story of Tom and Huck. They seemed to have so much freedom to roam around, getting into all kinds of trouble and having fun. How life should be.

Lots of information about him here. Mark Twain quotes…

For character and setting the scene, any of his writing is well worth reading. What’s your favourite classic?

By the way – Betty and Raymond’s wedding is August 4th, Norah and Arnold made a mistake on the invitations.

Posted in Classical stories

10 responses to “Mark Twain”

Teresa

June 28, 2015

Absolutely love Mark Twain – his work and his quotes. Now I want to read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer again 🙂 xx

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1. susanjanejones
  
  June 28, 2015
  
  And me, Teresa. I was quite dissapointed to see it wasn’t on my bookcase. Must have given it to somebody because I wouldn’t have thrown it out. Now I have to get another copy:}}
  
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Keith Havers

June 28, 2015

It’s John Buchan’s The Thirty-Nine Steps for me. None of the screen versions are anything like the book.

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1. susanjanejones
  
  June 28, 2015
  
  Hi, Keith, I didn’t know that. Now it’s a book I must read because I love that film. Especially the older versions.
  
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Patsy

June 28, 2015

I don’t think I’ve ever read Mark Twain – I probably should.

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1. susanjanejones
  
  June 29, 2015
  
  You’d love the stories, Patsy. And Huckleberry Finn as well. A quote from Finn, goes….’Telling the truth is like sitting on a keg of gunpowder and lighting it to see where you’ll end up.’
  They’re a pair of mischievous boys, that’s why it’s fun to read.
  
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juliathorley

June 29, 2015

I studied Huck Finn as part of my OU degree. My favourite classic, I’m rather sheepishly admitting, is Wuthering Heights, even though it’s often described as a book where nothing happens twice. I love the irrational passion and the descriptions of the moors and the gloom and the whole dreariness. I also have a fondness for Dickens, too. Never had much rapport with the Americans.

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susanjanejones

June 29, 2015

It’s the smouldering passion of Heathcliff that does it, Julia. And the rain against the windows. I love it too.

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Linda

June 30, 2015

Brilliant writer and wonderful stories.

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1. susanjanejones
  
  June 30, 2015
  
  True, Linda. They make you feel as if you were there. Glad you popped in.
  
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