The Diaries of Adam & Eve

Mark Twain's "Extracts from Adam's Diary," first published in 1893, humorously reimagines the biblical Garden of Eden through the eyes of Adam, who navigates the perplexities of his new companion, Eve. As Adam grapples with her curiosity and the arrival of their son Cain, the story blends confusion and affection. In 1905, Twain followed up with "Eve's Diary," a more poignant reflection shaped by the loss of his wife, Livy, offering a tender eulogy that encapsulates love and longing, culminating in the line, "Wherever she was, there was Eden."