The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg

In "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg," Mark Twain masterfully employs satirical prose to critique the moral absolutism of a seemingly virtuous town. This novella unfolds a tale of deceit and hypocrisy, revealing the fragility of human integrity when confronted by temptation. Twain's deft manipulation of irony and humor underlines the tension between public persona and private vice, capturing the ...