The Innocents Abroad: The New Pilgrim's Progress

"The Innocents Abroad or the New Pilgrim's Progress" is a seminal work of American travel literature by Mark Twain, detailing a "pleasure excursion" through Europe and the Holy Land. Taking the form of a humorous and satirical travelogue, the work follows a group of American tourists aboard the ship Quaker City as they navigate the cultural and historical landscapes of the Mediterranean. Twain's narrative is characterized by its irreverent tone and sharp observations, as he contrasts the ro...