Honest

So the next book I've chosen for my reading pleasure is Roughing It by Mark Twain. I've already started it, and it promises to be very interesting. While it's not a work of fiction, Twain's writing ability has already shone through, at times humorous, at times biting, at times serious, but always entertaining.

This particular edition was published by Reader's Digest. While the cover looks like leather, I suspect it is not, though it is quite nice, being quarter bound in two different colors: tan, with a deep red-brown along the spine. It's also illustrated with drawings and woodcuts by "eminent artists." We'll see if I can tell who they turn out to be.

Having now read a number of Twain's works, I can see why he is considered by many to be one of the great American writers. Indeed, I think it can be said that Twain's works are a commendable contribution to Western literature in general. He was a brilliant writer, being observant, thoughtful, and (sometimes brutally) honest.

Mood: Reverent
Music: The Jimi Hendrix Experience: "Killing Floor"