Mark Twain
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.
The Entire Project Gutenberg Works of Mark Twain
Embark on a journey through 19th-century eyes, filled with humor, adventure, and social commentary, as a diverse cast of characters navigate love, loss and the absurdities of life and travel.
By Mark Twain
Sketches New and Old, Part 4.
Filled with imaginative tales and sharp wit, a collection of humorous writings mocks social norms with tales of absurd adventures and questionable advice.
By Mark Twain
Life on the Mississippi, Part 1.
Explore the grand Mississippi River with historical encounters, steamboats, and a young boy's ambitions, capturing the river's impact on a nation.
By Mark Twain
A Tramp Abroad — Volume 07
Embarking on a European adventure, a witty traveler encounters colorful characters and cultural quirks while attempting to conquer a towering mountain and secure a souvenir for a friend.
By Mark Twain
Life on the Mississippi, Part 5.
After a long absence, a former riverboat pilot returns to the Mississippi only to find a river and a way of life fading into memory.
By Mark Twain
Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 3 (1876-1885)
Get ready to uncover the secrets, jokes, and heartfelt thoughts of a legendary author as revealed in his intimate letters to a close friend and fellow literary mind.
By Mark Twain
The Gilded Age, Part 4.
Amidst rapid industrial growth, a tangled web of corporate malfeasance threatens to derail dreams and expose the farcical nature of ambition.
By Mark Twain
The Prince and the Pauper, Part 3.
Amidst royal celebrations and looming revenge, a pauper revels in the prince’s life while the real prince fights to reclaim his throne, setting the stage for crucial decisions about justice and mercy.
By Mark Twain
A Tramp Abroad
Join two friends as they hilariously stumble through Europe, encountering quirky customs and charming cities that spark laughter and insight.
By Mark Twain
Christian Science
Follow one man's uproarious journey as he tumbles off a cliff and tangles with a religion that insists his injuries are all in his head.
By Mark Twain
The Prince and the Pauper, Part 1.
In a kingdom where appearances define destiny, two boys, one born in splendor and the other in squalor, trade lives and unearth the striking differences between privilege and hardship.
By Mark Twain
What Is Man? and Other Essays
Are humans truly in control of their destinies, or are they merely puppets dancing to the tune of their experiences and desires?
By Mark Twain
Extract from Captain Stormfield's Visit to Heaven
A man dies and goes to heaven, only to find that it's not what he expected, and he must navigate a complex and often humorous afterlife filled with unexpected surprises and characters.
By Mark Twain
Tom Sawyer, Detective
When a murder and a family feud collide, two young adventurers find themselves entangled in a thrilling mystery, where uncovering secrets becomes a dangerous game.
By Mark Twain
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 2.
A time-traveling engineer uses his modern knowledge to try turning a medieval kingdom upside down, facing powerful wizards and stubborn traditions along the way.
By Mark Twain
Roughing It, Part 5.
Amidst quirky characters and failed mining dreams, a man's plans for a comfortable future are hilariously derailed, propelling him into a new series of escapades in the wild west.
By Mark Twain
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 7.
A time-traveler and a king hilariously navigate the absurdities of slavery, revealing the sharp contrast between medieval fantasies and harsh realities.
By Mark Twain
Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 2 (1867-1875)
Experience the world and wit of a famous author as he shares intimate moments from his life through personal letters filled with humor, travel, and the anxieties of fame.
By Mark Twain
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Part 4.
A time-traveling American finds himself in the middle ages navigating drunken feasts, saving people from royal wrath, and staring down the horrors of a medieval dungeon.
By Mark Twain
The Prince and the Pauper, Part 4.
Two boys switched at birth face unexpected challenges when they switch places, one thrust into royalty and the other into the life of London's poor.
By Mark Twain