The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg

In Mark Twain's sharp social satire, the town of Hadleyburg faces a moral test when a sack of gold is offered to a citizen for a past good deed, revealing underlying greed among its residents. The story explores themes of humility and human nature through this moral challenge. The collection also includes Twain’s humorous tales "The Invalid's Story" and "The Stolen White Elephant."