Mark Twain

Typhoid enters a religious household. An emotional tale examining the morality of lies.

A wronged stranger determines to revenge himself on the most honest town in America.

Morality tale based on an elderly uncle's promise of his fortune to a thrifty couple.

Local prospectors wait expectantly for the return of Henry's wife.

A penniless man is bet that he can't survive for a month - starting and ending with nothing but an implausible, but real, £1,000,000 note.

The death of a exemplary servant is widely reported.

Deeply pessimistic tale about what in life holds value.

The truth behind the celebrated war hero _____ (name withheld).

Creation's early days as recounted by earth's first woman.

Story which promotes the argument that a pure, sober and honest man cannot compete against a prodigal son.

Genuinely tragic story of a dog's devotion to his master.

The first man on earth recalls the early years.