The Stolen White Elephant by Mark Twain

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Author Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Title The Stolen White Elephant
Note Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Stolen White Elephant" by Mark Twain is a humorous short story written during the late 19th century, specifically reflecting the style of the literary period characterized by social commentary and satire. This work centers around the absurdities of a detective investigation following the theft of a sacred white elephant from Siam, offering a comical yet critical look at both the detective genre and societal issues of the time. The narrative unfolds as the protagonist recounts the misadventures encountered in the pursuit of the stolen elephant, which becomes a chaotic series of miscommunications, misinterpretations, and bumbling efforts by a team of detectives led by the eccentric Inspector Blunt. As the investigation progresses, the elephant's insatiable appetite causes widespread destruction, leading to exaggerated and farcical outcomes that draw laughter while subtly critiquing the inefficiencies of the law enforcement system. Ultimately, despite the chaos and the associated costs, the story concludes with a twist, illustrating Twain’s mastery in combining humor with incisive social observation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 3181
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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