A very fine writer that Mark Twain was, his literature stands out in its writing. More so, in his essay ‘On the Decay of the Art of Lying’, Mark Twain makes use of several literary devices to add a layer of creativity and originality that allows for an enjoyable and fuller read. He uses satire,…
A superficial look at the title of Mark Twain’s essay ‘On the Decay of the Art of Lying’, might tend to misguide the reader upon the intentions of the writer. But through this essay, Twain has implored people to look within and discover that in reality, everyone resorts into some sort of lying. One need…
In the essay ‘On the Decay of the Art of Lying’, Mark Twain has spoken about the timeless tradition of telling lies. He says that “Lying is a necessity of our circumstances.” It has become a virtue when in need. He quotes the proverb which says, “Children and fools always speak the truth.” The inference…
In the essay, ‘On the Decay of the Art of Lying’, Mark Twain eulogizes the timeless tradition of telling lies for various reasons, be it recreation, escaping a punishment, solace or just to give a good feeling. Lying, in Twain’s opinion is “man’s best and surest friend.” Though Twain says that his simple complain is…