A Dog's Tale (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Mark Twain

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1330522052 ISBN 13: 9781330522059

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

In A Dog's Tale, a loyal canine narrator shares a life of quiet joys, sudden danger, and steadfast devotion. This touching novella follows a dog's memories of a loving home, a brave act to save a child, and the deep bonds that form with a family under changeable Victorian skies.

From ordinary days at the nursery to a dramatic rescue by fire, the story unfolds through the eyes of a dog who honors his mother’s teachings with steadfast care. The narrator describes warmth, companionship, and the quiet courage that appears when a family most needs it, revealing a tender world where loyalty and love shape every choice.

• Experience a first‑person tale that centers on loyalty, courage, and the bonds between pets and people.


• Meet a dog narrator who reflects on life, family, and the meaning of duty.


• Enjoy vivid scenes set in a grand home with a gentle, old‑fashioned cadence.


• Find themes of forgiveness, resilience, and the quiet strength that underpins everyday kindness.

Ideal for readers who treasure classic animal stories and timeless tales of devotion.

About this title

About the Author

Mark Twain (1835 –1910) was an American author and humorist. He is noted for his novels Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), called "the Great American Novel", and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876). Twain grew up in Hannibal, Missouri, which would later provide the setting for Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. He apprenticed with a printer. He also worked as a typesetter and contributed articles to his older brother Orion's newspaper. After toiling as a printer in various cities, he became a master riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River, before heading west to join Orion. He was a failure at gold mining, so he next turned to journalism. While a reporter, he wrote a humorous story, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, which proved to be very popular and brought him nationwide attention. His travelogues were also well-received. Twain had found his calling. He achieved great success as a writer and public speaker. His wit and satire earned praise from critics and peers, and he was a friend to presidents, artists, industrialists, and European royalty. However, he lacked financial acumen. Though he made a great deal of money from his writings and lectures, he squandered it on various ventures, in particular the Paige Compositor, and was forced to declare bankruptcy. With the help of Henry Huttleston Rogers, however, he eventually overcame his financial troubles. Twain worked hard to ensure that all of his creditors were paid in full, even though his bankruptcy had relieved him of the legal responsibility. Born during a visit by Halley's Comet, he died on its return. He was lauded as the "greatest American humorist of his age", and William Faulkner called Twain "the father of American literature".

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330522052
• ISBN 13: 9781330522059
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 50