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Awful German Language (version 2)

Awful German Language (version 2)

Published in 1880 as part of Mark Twain's travel novel 'A Tramp Abroad', 'Awful German Language' is a humorous essay that critiques the complexities of the German language. Twain employs mock philology to highlight the absurdities of German grammar, such as separable verbs and lengthy compound nouns. His witty observations and playful use of language make this essay accessible even to those unfamiliar with German, showcasing Twain's comedic talent and his experiences traveling through Germany and beyond.

This long essay is a work of mock philology, one of several appendices to Twain’s travel novel, A Tramp Abroad. In it, T...

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