Books with title Letters from the Earth

This is a strange place, and extraordinary place, and interesting. There is nothing resembling it at home. The people are all insane, the other animals are all insane, the earth is insane, Nature itself is insane. Man is a marvelous curiosity. When he is at his very very best he is a sort of low grade nickel-plated angel; at is worst he is unspeakable, unimaginable; and first and last and all the time he is a sarcasm. Yet he blandly and in all sincerity calls himself the "noblest work of God." This is the truth I am telling you. And this is not a new idea with him, he has talked it through all the ages, and believed it. Believed it, and found nobody among all his race to laugh at it. Moreover -- if I may put another strain upon you -- he thinks he is the Creator's pet. He believes the Creator is proud of him; he even believes the Creator loves him; has a passion for him; sits up nights to admire him; yes, and watch over him and keep him out of trouble. He prays to Him, and thinks He listens. Isn't it a quaint idea? Fills his prayers with crude and bald and florid flatteries of Him, and thinks He sits and purrs over these extravagancies and enjoys them. He prays for help, and favor, and protection, every day; and does it with hopefulness and confidence, too, although no prayer of his has ever been answered. The daily affront, the daily defeat, do not discourage him, he goes on praying just the same. There is something almost fine about this perseverance. I must put one more strain upon you: he thinks he is going to heaven! He has salaried teachers who tell him that. They also tell him there is a hell, of everlasting fire, and that he will go to it if he doesn't keep the Commandments. What are Commandments? They are a curiosity. I will tell you about them by and by.

Miscellany of fiction, essays, and notes by Mark Twain, published posthumously in 1962. Written over a period of 40 years, the pieces in the anthology are characterized by a sense of ironic pessimism. The title piece comprises letters written by Satan to his fellow angels about the shameless pride and foolishness of humans. "Papers of the Adam Family," a first-person family history of Adam and Eve, traces the first failed attempts at civilization. Other pieces include "A Cat-Tale," an amusing, alliterative bedtime story; "Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offenses," a critique of that author's style; and "The Damned Human Race," a collection of bitter satirical bits. -- The Merriam-Webster Encyclopedia of Literature --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Letters From The Earth, written by legendary author Mark Twain is widely considered to be one of the greatest classic and historical texts of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Letters From The Earth is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Mark Twain is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books International and beautifully produced, Letters From The Earth would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.

Letters from the Earth is one of Mark Twain's posthumously published works. The essays were written during a difficult time in Twain's life; he was deep in debt and had lost his wife and one of his daughters. The book consists of a series of short stories, many of which deal with God and Christianity. The title story consists of letters written by the archangel Satan to archangels, Gabriel and Michael,about his observations on the curious proceedings of earthly life and the nature of man's religions. Other short stories in the book include a bedtime story about a family of cats Twain wrote for his daughters, and an essay explaining why an anaconda is morally superior to Man.

Two girls whose lives couldn’t be more different are brought together as pen pals in this riveting and haunting novel that’s perfect for fans of Orange is the New Black and those interested in unpacking the reality of life behind bars. Mandy and Tracey have never met, but they know everything about each other. Connected through a pen-pal ad, they exchange frequent letters, writing about boyfriends, siblings, music, and friends. They trade stories about school and home. They confide their worries and hopes. It almost makes it easier, and more special, that they’ve never met—they can say whatever they want in the safety of their private world of letters. But that private world may not be as safe as it seems. Can Mandy trust Tracey to be who she says she is? What secrets hide between the lines of their letters? "A powerful book. . . . It will draw its readers in completely." —School Library Journal, Starred "The heart-wrenching conclusion will exert its power long after this book is read.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred “Proof that originality need not be reserved for adults.”—Kirkus Reviews “The ending will shock you and . . . 'strangle your heart'.” —The Guardian

Zack Desor has no idea how he woke up in the world of Zajitar. His mysterious arrival catches the attention of an equally mysterious woman named Trezna, who belongs to a magical race known as Enkanters. In no time he begins to exhibit his own set of powers that are far more devastating than anyone she has ever seen. Trezna helps Zack get his powers under control as Enkanters are hunted by the technologically-advance Therador Empire, at war with all magical beings. When the warring leaders discover that he is from the ‘mythical’ world of Earth, their war suddenly becomes all about him. But despite becoming public-enemy-number-one, Trezna continues to shelter him while he tries to find a way home. However, his only lead is her estranged brother-in-law, Xionar; a general of the very empire that wants them dead. Zack takes his chances with Xionar, who offers him the vast resources of the Therador to assist his search for a way back to Earth. All he wants in exchange is Trezna, so he can kill her and reverse her curse that slowly turns him to stone as long as he loves his wife. Now Zack must make a dire choice: betray his only friend or be stuck in this war-torn world forever—until he uncovers a disturbing truth linking Trezna to Earth, and the reason why he's there.

Is there anyone you can think of who has made a significant difference in your life? Have you ever stopped to take the time to jot a few words to those special people to tell them how much they really mean to you? Why is it that many of us wait until it's just too late and end up publishing those thoughts in an obituary section of our local newspaper? "My Letters From the Heart" is a non-fiction memoir written in an honest, heart-warming and emotional series of letters to friends, teachers, coaches, and family members. You will walk away as a different person after having read these life-changing and inspirational letters. They're wrapped with humor and spiced with the realities of life. Perhaps you will start to think about leaving behind something of lasting importance like "The Letters of Your Own Life."