1904 Mark TWAIN 1ed Extracts Adam’s Diary GENESIS Comedy Satire Eve Illustrated

1904 Mark TWAIN 1^ed Extracts Adam’s Diary GENESIS Comedy Satire Eve Illustrated

“Extracts from Adam’s Diary: Translated from the Original MS.” is a humorous retelling by the legendary American writer, Mark Twain, of the Genesis narrative from the Bible. Published in 1904, the story features 45 illustrations by Frederick Strothmann. Twain claims to have “translated” portions of this “diary,” presenting it in a playful light as deciphered hieroglyphics, signifying its fictional nature.

The narrative provides a comical account of the world’s first man coming to terms with the world’s first woman. Twain describes Adam’s initial bafflement with Eve and his comedic attempts to understand their son, Cain. Over time, Adam’s initial annoyance with Eve turns into love.

Item number: #30793

Price: $499

TWAIN, Mark; STROTHMANN, F. (Illus.)

Extracts From Adam’s Diary: Translated from the Original MS.

New York; London: Harper and Brothers, 1904. First Edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • [4], 89, [1]
  • 45 illustrations (including frontispiece)
• Edition Note(s):
  • Copyright: “Published April, 1904”
• Reference(s): BAL 3480
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
  • Pictorial red cloth
• Size: ~8.25in X 5.5in (21cm x 14cm)

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