Published in 1895, “Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offenses was written as a satire and criticism of the writings of fellow American author, James Fenimore Cooper. T he essay claims Cooper is guilty of verbose writing, poor plotting, glaring inconsistencies, overused clichés, cardboard characterizations, and a host of similar "offenses."

“Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offenses” by Mark Twain

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“Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offenses” by Mark Twain

“Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offenses” by Mark Twain