The Mysterious Stranger by Mark Twain
A Romance
The novel is a dark and philosophical exploration of the human condition, set in a remote Austrian village during the Middle Ages. It follows the story of a group of young friends who encounter a mysterious and supernatural boy named Satan, who claims to be an angel and demonstrates his otherworldly powers through a series of thought-provoking and often unsettling miracles. As the narrative unfolds, the boy challenges the villagers' beliefs and perceptions of morality, good and evil, and the nature of existence, leading to a profound and controversial climax that questions the very fabric of reality and the role of a seemingly indifferent universe.
The 1828th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1916
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-250
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.8)
- Alternate Titles
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- El Forastero Misterioso
- Tajemniczy Nieznajomy
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- 42nd on Choosing the Century's(20th) Favorite Books(1924) (The Literary Digest)
- 5799th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 20 Posthumous Works You Should Read Before You Die (The National Post )
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