The Diaries of Adam and Eve

This short comic work imagines the first man and woman keeping their own diaries in the Garden of Eden. Adam is cautious and set in his ways, while Eve is curious, talkative and eager to name and explore everything around her. Each is puzzled by the other.

The pieces were written at different times, with Eve's diary later reflecting Twain's affection for his wife. They treat the Genesis story with gentle humour and tenderness, becoming a witty look at love and the differences between people.