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February 4, 2022

Sam’s Shorts: “The Ice Storm,” 1897

Welcome to Sam’s Shorts! Each month we bring you a brief passage from one of Mark Twain’s less-familiar works, inviting you to read, reflect, and respond. Then we share what […]

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July 28, 2021

Sam’s Shorts: “A Curious Pleasure Excursion,” 1874

Welcome to Sam’s Shorts! Each month we bring you a brief passage from one of Mark Twain’s less-familiar works, inviting you to read, reflect, and respond. Then we share what […]

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June 8, 2021

Sam’s Shorts: “Get vaccinated,” 1871

Welcome to Sam’s Shorts! Each month we bring you a brief passage from one of Mark Twain’s less-familiar works, inviting you to read, reflect, and respond. Then we share what […]

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March 26, 2021

Sam’s Shorts: “Woman-Haters,” 1869

Welcome to Sam’s Shorts! Each month we bring you a brief passage from one of Mark Twain’s less-familiar works, inviting you to read, reflect, and respond. Then we share what […]

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January 8, 2021

Sam’s Shorts: “As Regards Patriotism,” 1901

Welcome to Sam’s Shorts! Each month we bring you a brief passage from one of Mark Twain’s less-familiar works, inviting you to read, reflect, and respond. Then we share what […]

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November 2, 2020

Sam’s Shorts: “A Presidential Candidate,” 1879

Welcome to Sam’s Shorts! Each month we bring you a brief passage from one of Mark Twain’s less-familiar works, inviting you to read, reflect, and respond. Then we share what […]

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September 14, 2020

Sam’s Shorts: “Adam’s Soliloquy,” 1905

Welcome to Sam’s Shorts! Each month we bring you a brief passage from one of Mark Twain’s less-familiar works, inviting you to read, reflect, and respond. Then we share what […]

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