Cannibalism in the Cars

by Mark Twain Narrated by Gary Telles

Overview

Cannibalism In The Cars is a short story by Mark Twain which satires the political system of the US. The story is about a group of men trapped in a train during a snow storm. After a week, the men know that they must resort to cannibalism for survival. They hold ineffective elections, and are so formal that they even follow parliamentary procedure. The ridiculousness of these election can be shown through the following quote: "...Mr. Harris was elected, all voting for him but himself... his election should be ratified by acclamation, which was lost, in consequence of his again voting against himself." At the end of the story it is revealed that the man telling it was just an insane congressman.

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal

This collection of Twain's great humor sketches has come and gone over the years. "Prion Humour Classics" here resurrects it again in a sweet little hardcover edition with a new introduction by Roy Blount Jr. Along with the title piece, this also contains 33 others, such as "Curing a Cold," "Science vs. Luck," and "Political Economy." Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.\

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171610869
Publisher:	Listen & Live Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2010
Edition description:	Unabridged

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