Fenimore Coopers Literary Offences

01 - Fenimore Coopers Literary Offenses

Fenimore Cooper, renowned author of classics like The Deerslayer and The Last of the Mohicans, has been both celebrated and critiqued for his unique writing style. In a humorous and scathing essay, Mark Twain takes aim at Coopers literary shortcomings, claiming that in just two-thirds of a page in Deerslayer, Cooper commits an astonishing 114 blunders against the art of storytelling. Join us as we delve into Twains witty critique and explore the fascinating world of Coopers literary legacy.