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A review by coolfoolmoon
The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson by Mark Twain
challenging
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Listened to this audio version while reading the book so I'm not gonna repost my review here.
In the beginning he says Mark Twain's style of writing revolutionized modern American writing and it's very clear how which is really cool but I think books like this should mark the beginning of modern English. Like it's still obviously a classic, still a little uppity, but it at least feels / sounds normal.
Also I looked up when modern English began, 1450 !? That's so wrong. It's been 600 years we definitely in a new era. I say anything before the 1950s should at least be called Old Modern English and the current era be Modern Modern English, but only bc it would be confusing and funny.
In the beginning he says Mark Twain's style of writing revolutionized modern American writing and it's very clear how which is really cool but I think books like this should mark the beginning of modern English. Like it's still obviously a classic, still a little uppity, but it at least feels / sounds normal.
Also I looked up when modern English began, 1450 !? That's so wrong. It's been 600 years we definitely in a new era. I say anything before the 1950s should at least be called Old Modern English and the current era be Modern Modern English, but only bc it would be confusing and funny.