The Diaries of Adam and Eve

The Diaries and Adam and Eve by Mark Twain was originally published as two separate stories and were later combined at Twains request. Extracts from Adams Diary was published as a stand-alone book in 1904. In 1905 Eves Diary was published in the Christmas issue of Harpers Bazaar and then as a book in 1906. With his signature wit and charm Twain tells the separate stories of humanitys biblical ancestors from the perspective of each in the form of diary entries. As one would expect from one of Americas greatest humorist Adam and Eves diaries are funny and clever interpretations of these classic biblical tales. Adam is portrayed as lazy cranky and disinterested in the new long-haired creature he suddenly finds with him in the Garden of Eden. Eve in contrast is enthusiastic chatty and brimming with curiosity about the enchanting and abundant life around them. The couples children Cain and Abel also make a brief appearance though Adam is characteristically uninterested and Eve is left to the do all the hard work. Twains retelling of this classic and ancient myth is touching funny and an essential addition to the library of anyone who appreciates one of Americas best storytellers. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and includes the original illustration of F. Strothmann and Lester Ralph.