"e;Good deal of fog this morning. I do not go out in the fog myself,"e; notes Adam in his diary, adding, "e;The new creature does. It goes out in all weathers. And talks. It used to be so pleasant and quiet here."e;Adam has a lot to learn about Eve, and even more from her, as she names the animals, discovers fire, and introduces all manner of innovations to their garden home. Mark Twain's "e;translation"e; of the diaries of the first man and woman offers a humorous "e;he said/she said"e; narrative of biblical events. The great American storyteller found comfort and inspiration in the company of women, and his irreverent look at conventional religion is also a thoughtful—and humorous—argument for gender equality.In addition to the tales from Eden, this collection features five short stories: "e;The $30,000 Bequest,"e; "e;Was It Heaven? Or Hell?"e; "e;Edward Mills and George Benton: A Tale,"e; "e;The Californian’s Tale,"e; and "e;A Monument to Adam."e;
