On the Decay of the Art of Lying

On the Decay of the Art of Lying

by Mark Twain

Narrated by Michael Scott

Unabridged — 17 minutes

On the Decay of the Art of Lying

On the Decay of the Art of Lying

by Mark Twain

Narrated by Michael Scott

Unabridged — 17 minutes

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Overview

This humorous short essay is written with all the wit and biting sarcasm that is one of the trademarks of Mark Twain. The Decay of the Art of Lying does not reveal why one should not lie, but reveals in detail the proper way to lie - told from a true expert.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940169562149
Publisher: AB Books
Publication date: 08/15/2018
Edition description: Unabridged

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"When I was growing up my grandfather advised me: 'Dress British, but think Yiddish.' It was good counsel and this has ruled me most of my life. The advice, of course, suggested that I learn to build an exterior that belied my interior. I can only imagine what Mark Twain would have thought about this, but for me it was a call to practice a high art of lying. We live in an age where Truth and Trust are sisters. But while everyone is clamoring for transparency, sometimes a filter of color softens the light, and brings comfort and warmth to those friends, family, acquaintances, and passersby who need it most." —Phil Zuckerman, Publisher

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