Updated versions of Mark Twain classic stories in the best tradition of comedic writing. All of the stories were originally penned by Mark Twain, including "The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County." The author is a contemporary American storyteller who has included notes for readers and re-tellers in addition to an introduction that comments on Mr. Twain and the era in which his stories were written.

A performer for 35 years, Steve Daut’s onstage credits include stand-up comedy, improv, and storytelling. He is a graduate of the Second City Comedy Club and the Purple Rose Theatre Actor-Director Lab. Daut’sprogram, Telling Twain,has been acceptedfor inclusion in the 2018-2021 Michigan Arts and Humanities Touring Directory. Steve Dauthas been telling stories ever since the dog ate his homework.
 

— Yvonne Healy, storyteller and former Chair, National Storytelling Network

— Jim May, Emmy-Award-winning, nationally-honored storyteller

— John Hilton, editor, Ann Arbor Observer