Advice to little girls

Mark Twain’s Advice to Little Girls, written in 1865, takes the familiar form of moral instruction and turns it upside down with sly humor. His playful tone makes ordinary lessons sound both absurd and oddly practical, giving young readers a glimpse of mischief hiding behind polite words.

The edition illustrated by Vladimir Radunsky adds even more charm. His collage-like artwork, rich in color and texture, matches Twain’s wit with visual jokes and unexpected details. Together, text and images create a curious little book that feels at once vintage and fresh, serious and silly.