A Dog's Tale (annotated)

This classic Mark Twain short story is a powerful piece of fiction, being told entirely from the dog's standpoint, with a widespread appeal to all classes of readers. The book is told from the standpoint of a loyal household pet, a dog self-described by the first sentence of the story; "My father was a St. Bernard, my mother was a collie, but I am a Presbyterian." The story begins with a description of the dog's life as a puppy and her separation from her mother, which to her was inexplicab...