Was It Heaven Or Hell?

""Was It Heaven Or Hell?"" by Mark Twain is a short story that explores the idea of what happens after we die. The story follows a young girl named Suzy who passes away and finds herself at the gates of heaven. However, she soon discovers that her mother is not there with her and becomes upset. When she asks an angel where her mother is, the angel tells her that her mother is not in heaven because she was not a good person. Suzy becomes conflicted and wonders if she should stay in heaven without her mother or go to hell to be with her. Throughout the story, Twain raises questions about the nature of heaven and hell, and whether they are truly good or bad places. He also explores the idea of forgiveness and redemption, suggesting that even those who have done wrong in life may still have a chance to find peace and happiness after death. Overall, ""Was It Heaven Or Hell?"" is a thought-provoking and poignant story that encourages readers to consider their own beliefs about life, death, and the afterlife. Twain's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions make for a captivating read that will stay with readers long after they finish the book.There was a sound--a warning--the clearing of a throat. The aunts glanced up, and withered in their clothes--there stood the doctor, his face a thunder-cloud. Mother and child knew nothing of his presence; they lay locked together, heart to heart, steeped in immeasurable content, dead to all things else. The physician stood many moments glaring and glooming upon the scene before him; studying it, analyzing it, searching out its genesis; then he put up his hand and beckoned to the aunts. They came trembling to him, and stood humbly before him and waited.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.