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Eve's Diary

Eve's Diary by Mark Twain
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In Eve's Diary, Mark Twain offers a unique and engaging perspective on the biblical story of Adam and Eve. The narrative is told from Eve's point of view, giving readers an intimate look at her thoughts, emotions, and experiences as she navigates life in the Garden of Eden.

Twain's writing is witty and humorous, capturing Eve's curiosity and innocence as she explores her surroundings and forms a bond with Adam. Through Eve's diary entries, the reader gains insight into her relationships with animals, her observations of the world around her, and her growing understanding of herself and her place in the world.

The humor and satire that Twain is known for are present throughout the book, adding depth and complexity to the story. Eve's Diary is a thought-provoking and entertaining read that offers a fresh perspective on a well-known tale. Twain's exploration of Eve's character is both captivating and enlightening, making this book a must-read for fans of classic literature.

Book Description:
Eve's Diary is a comic short story by Mark Twain. It was first published in the 1905 Christmas issue of the magazine Harper's Bazaar, and in book format in June 1906 by Harper and Brothers publishing house. It is written in the style of a diary kept by the first woman in the Judeao-Christian creation myth, Eve, and is claimed to be "translated from the original MS." The "plot" of this novel is the first-person account of Eve from her creation up to her burial by, her mate, Adam, including meeting and getting to know Adam, and exploring the world around her, Eden. The story then jumps 40 years into the future after the Fall and expulsion from Eden. It is one of a series of books Twain wrote concerning the story of Adam and Eve, including 'Extracts from Adam's Diary,' 'That Day In Eden,' 'Eve Speaks,' 'Adam's Soliloquy,' and the 'Autobiography of Eve.' Eve's Diary has a lighter tone than the others in the series, as Eve has a strong appreciation for beauty and love. The book may have been written as a posthumous love-letter to Mark Twain's wife Olivia Langdon Clemens, or Livy, who died in June 1904, just before the story was written. Mark Twain is quoted as saying, "Eve's Diary is finished — I've been waiting for her to speak, but she doesn't say anything more." The story ends with Adam's speaking at Eve's grave, "Wherever she was, there was Eden."


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Reviews (Rated: 5 Stars - 2 reviews)

Reviewer: - February 3, 2016
Very entertaining and clever--typical Mark Twain. Love that last line, "Wherever she was, there was Eden."
Reviewer: - July 10, 2014
Amusing and well read.


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