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Tramp Abroad

Name: Tramp Abroad
Author: Dave Eggers
ISBN: 9780812970036

by Dave Eggers

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Overview

Successor to Twain's first collection of travel memoirs takes a second look at Europe. In A Tramp Abroad, Twain's abundant humor waxes as freely as ever; this time, however, his amusement bears a more cynical cast, as he regards the grand tourist sights of Innocents through his now older and more experienced eyes.

Synopsis

Much as the modern French duel is ridiculed by certain smart people, it is in reality one of the most dangerous institutions of our day. Since it is always fought in the open air, the combatants are nearly sure to catch cold. M. Paul de Cassagnac, the most inveterate of the French duelists, had suffered so often in this way that he is at last a confirmed invalid.

About the Author, Dave Eggers

Dave Eggers, the editor of McSweeney’s, is the author of A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius and You Shall Know Our Velocity! He lives in California.

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Editorials

Pamela Behring

If you are a Mark Twain fan or devotee, this new adaptation of A Tramp Abroad is one of those you may wish to have in your collection. Because the editor has chosen to deliberately emphasize certain elements of this classic travel journal, you get to know Mark Twain the man a little better, and why he continues to be such an inspiration. This is a wonderful literary treat—cherish it.
—Pamela Behring

Jose Infante

A very entertaining adaptation of Mark Twain’s A Tramp Abroad. A natural gadfly, Mark Twain’s work is always entertaining and enlightening. Delightful!
—Jose Infante

Ardis Lehne

A Tramp Abroad is one of the most beloved of Mark Twain’s works. The great writer is here doing what he is best at, telling stories in full color and hilarious detail, as he and a friend tramp up and down mountains and across Europe in the 1800’s. This new adaptation is utterly satisfying fare.
—Ardis Lehne