"Mark Twain's Letters — Complete (1853-1910)" by Mark Twain is a detailed compilation of personal letters that provides a window into Twain's world from 1853 to 1910. The book follows Twain's development from an ambitious young man into a renowned author, humorist, and social critic. Early letters expose a young Samuel Clemens venturing out into the world, demonstrated by a fragment to his sister Pamela in 1853, describing his visit to the Great Exhibition with an awestruck tone tempered by concerns for his family. These early writings display his youthful enthusiasm and aspiration as he embarks on the path that would define his literary legacy, capturing the excitement of his adventures and the importance of his family connections in shaping his character. Through these letters, the reader sees a comprehensive view of Twain's life, filled with humor, philosophical insight, and personal experiences.
Mark Twain's Letters — Complete (1853-1910)
By Mark Twain
Embark on a journey through the personal life and sharp mind of a legendary author as revealed in his intimate letters spanning decades of wit, wisdom, and keen observations.
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About the AuthorSamuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced," with William Faulkner calling him "the father of American literature." Twain's novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), with the latter often called the "Great American Novel." He also wrote A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) and Pudd'nhead Wilson (1894) and cowrote The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today (1873) with Charles Dudley Warner.
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced," with William Faulkner calling him "the father of American literature." Twain's novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), with the latter often called the "Great American Novel." He also wrote A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) and Pudd'nhead Wilson (1894) and cowrote The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today (1873) with Charles Dudley Warner.
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