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Set in the seemingly perfect town of Hadleyburg, known for its unwavering honesty, the story explores themes of integrity and corruption. The town's pride in its virtuous reputation leads to a rigid upbringing, where children are taught honesty from infancy and shielded from temptation. However, the arrival of a mysterious corrupter threatens to unravel this facade, drawing parallels to the biblical Garden of Eden. Twain's narrative critiques the dangers of self-righteousness and the fragility of moral superiority.
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The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg, and other stories, Mark Twain
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg, and other stories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mark Twain
- Publisher
- Lulu.com
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 266
- ISBN13
- 9781458330765
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion, Wild West
- Description
- Set in the seemingly perfect town of Hadleyburg, known for its unwavering honesty, the story explores themes of integrity and corruption. The town's pride in its virtuous reputation leads to a rigid upbringing, where children are taught honesty from infancy and shielded from temptation. However, the arrival of a mysterious corrupter threatens to unravel this facade, drawing parallels to the biblical Garden of Eden. Twain's narrative critiques the dangers of self-righteousness and the fragility of moral superiority.