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Description:Mark Twain’s classic travelogue The Innocents Abroad firmly established him as a writer and humorist of dazzling perspicacity. This Folio Society edition is newly introduced by Paul Theroux and lavishly illustrated by James Albon.Largely remembered for his novels, Mark Twain achieved his greatest literary success within his lifetime with The Innocents Abroad. When the fledgling journalist boarded the steamship Quaker City in 1867, it was the dawn of the age of tourism, and his acutely observed and humorous account of the five-month grand tour of Europe, Egypt and the Holy Land captivated readers … as it still does today. From Tangier to Versailles, Odessa, the Dead Sea and the Pyramids of Egypt, Twain’s acerbic reporting leaves no person or place off-limits. There are attempts to speak French to the French; fear at the hands of demon barbers; overzealous tour guides; and large doses of religious fervor. But above all, there are Twain’s mesmerizing descriptions of both the overarching beauty of the Old World and its pockets of desperate poverty.Award-winning illustrator James Albon has captured the eccentricities of the travelers and the myriad locations in a set of stylish color and black-and-white lino-cuts that echo Twain’s sardonic and eagle-eyed prose, while the striking map endpapers chart the highlights of this fascinating voyage. For the newly commissioned introduction, celebrated travel writer Paul Theroux shares his admiration for Twain, particularly his desire to look beyond clichéd experiences and portray the gritty realism of epic travel. STUNNING NEW COLLECTOR’S EDITIONTwain’s prose is rich and expressive, drawing the reader into the minutiae of his trip, the quirks of his fellow travelers and the people he meets abroad. The narrative proved the perfect stimulus for illustrator James Albon, whose nostalgic style and comic-book influences bring the characters alive, while his considered choice of palette pinpoints the era. Seven color, and a further eleven integrated black-and-white illustrations, illuminate this trip, and Albon’s work continues on the printed map endpapers and gold-blocked binding design. In his newly commissioned introduction, Paul Theroux writes that Twain: "... prefers to turn the traditional travel book form on its head, debunking it with gratuitous foolery." This superb edition embodies Twain’s "gratuitous foolery," ensuring his remarkable observations are preserved for generations to come. ONE OF THE FIRST GREAT TRAVELOGUESThe Grand Tour was on the cusp of becoming a rite of passage for wealthy Americans when Mark Twain booked his place aboard the Quaker City steamship for a five-month "picnic on a gigantic scale." Funded by posting regular articles to the Alta California newspaper, Twain set sail from New York in September 1867, taking in a long list of cultural and historical must-sees. The Innocents Abroad is a delightful blend of social commentary and satire: Twain’s acerbic reporting leaves no person or place off-limits, with a generous word count reserved for lambasting the tourists themselves. Bound in printed and blocked clothSet in Abril Text with Victoriana as display592 pages7 full-page color illustrations, 11 black & white integrated illustrationsPrinted map endpapersPlain slipcase10" x 6¾"We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Innocents Abroad. To get started finding The Innocents Abroad, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 592

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: The Folio Society

Release: 2023

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Description: Mark Twain’s classic travelogue The Innocents Abroad firmly established him as a writer and humorist of dazzling perspicacity. This Folio Society edition is newly introduced by Paul Theroux and lavishly illustrated by James Albon.Largely remembered for his novels, Mark Twain achieved his greatest literary success within his lifetime with The Innocents Abroad. When the fledgling journalist boarded the steamship Quaker City in 1867, it was the dawn of the age of tourism, and his acutely observed and humorous account of the five-month grand tour of Europe, Egypt and the Holy Land captivated readers … as it still does today. From Tangier to Versailles, Odessa, the Dead Sea and the Pyramids of Egypt, Twain’s acerbic reporting leaves no person or place off-limits. There are attempts to speak French to the French; fear at the hands of demon barbers; overzealous tour guides; and large doses of religious fervor. But above all, there are Twain’s mesmerizing descriptions of both the overarching beauty of the Old World and its pockets of desperate poverty.Award-winning illustrator James Albon has captured the eccentricities of the travelers and the myriad locations in a set of stylish color and black-and-white lino-cuts that echo Twain’s sardonic and eagle-eyed prose, while the striking map endpapers chart the highlights of this fascinating voyage. For the newly commissioned introduction, celebrated travel writer Paul Theroux shares his admiration for Twain, particularly his desire to look beyond clichéd experiences and portray the gritty realism of epic travel. STUNNING NEW COLLECTOR’S EDITIONTwain’s prose is rich and expressive, drawing the reader into the minutiae of his trip, the quirks of his fellow travelers and the people he meets abroad. The narrative proved the perfect stimulus for illustrator James Albon, whose nostalgic style and comic-book influences bring the characters alive, while his considered choice of palette pinpoints the era. Seven color, and a further eleven integrated black-and-white illustrations, illuminate this trip, and Albon’s work continues on the printed map endpapers and gold-blocked binding design. In his newly commissioned introduction, Paul Theroux writes that Twain: "... prefers to turn the traditional travel book form on its head, debunking it with gratuitous foolery." This superb edition embodies Twain’s "gratuitous foolery," ensuring his remarkable observations are preserved for generations to come. ONE OF THE FIRST GREAT TRAVELOGUESThe Grand Tour was on the cusp of becoming a rite of passage for wealthy Americans when Mark Twain booked his place aboard the Quaker City steamship for a five-month "picnic on a gigantic scale." Funded by posting regular articles to the Alta California newspaper, Twain set sail from New York in September 1867, taking in a long list of cultural and historical must-sees. The Innocents Abroad is a delightful blend of social commentary and satire: Twain’s acerbic reporting leaves no person or place off-limits, with a generous word count reserved for lambasting the tourists themselves. Bound in printed and blocked clothSet in Abril Text with Victoriana as display592 pages7 full-page color illustrations, 11 black & white integrated illustrationsPrinted map endpapersPlain slipcase10" x 6¾"We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Innocents Abroad. To get started finding The Innocents Abroad, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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