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Fennimore Cooper's Literary Offences. (2000)

by Mark Twain(Favorite Author)

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review 1: Fenimore Cooper’s Literary Offences by Mark Twain is an outlandishly critical review of the works of James Fenimore Cooper. Cooper, a contemporary of Twain, wrote stories that were quite popular when they were published. Mark Twain doesn’t hold back with his criticisms but delivers them with the humor he is so known and loved for. While I was reading his derogatory appraisal the thought occurred to me… “That is certainly the kettle calling the pot black”. He humorously criticizes the unbelieveability of Cooper’s characters and their abilities. Cooper could spin a tall tale but Twain could build a mountain! I don’t really know if the views he expressed in this review had a serious base or he did it simply to poke fun at the competition. Nevertheless I enjoyed... more the humor (even if not in complete agreement with the criticisms).
review 2: For people who are familiar with James Fenimore Cooper's crimes against literature, this short but sweet ebook is a must-read. I struggled to get through the first 200 pages of The Last of the Mohicans (twice, with nearly a decade separating the attempts) before giving up. Mark Twain hits on exactly the reasons why I couldn't stomach it. At times, I was literally laughing out loud at Twain's descriptions of "Cooper Indians" and "the females." It's a free Kindle download -- just give it a try! less

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