The Mysterious Stranger

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Set against a backdrop of personal turmoil for Twain, the narrative features a mysterious stranger named Satan who arrives in an Austrian town. His unsettling mission is to challenge the townspeople's beliefs, asserting that God does not exist and that reality is merely an illusion. This thought-provoking tale delves into themes of existentialism and skepticism, reflecting Twain's darker outlook during a tumultuous period in his life.