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 Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 2.
In a world of childhood pranks and budding romance, a mischievous boy navigates growing up while yearning for adventure and testing the boundaries of society.
By Mark Twain
The Prince and the Pauper, Part 2.
Two boys trade places, and one discovers the heavy price of privilege when he's crowned and must bear the weight of a kingdom not meant for him.
By Mark Twain
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 01 to 05
A boy escapes the constraints of society and faces moral challenges while navigating a river journey with an unexpected companion.
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
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 11 to 15
Aided by disguises and wit, a resourceful boy and a runaway slave navigate a treacherous river, challenging social norms and discovering the true meaning of freedom and friendship in a morally conflicted world.
By Mark Twain
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 5.
A rowdy boy's return home launches him into more shenanigans, love, and testing his courage.
By Mark Twain
The Prince and the Pauper, Part 8.
: A prince and a pauper's lives intertwine as they face imprisonment, betrayal, and the harsh realities of justice, testing their loyalty and challenging their understanding of kingship in a flawed society.
By Mark Twain
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Escaping society's grasp and floating down the Mississippi, a young boy and a runaway slave challenge the very definition of freedom and morality.
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
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 4.
Three young boys run away to be pirates, only to find that real adventure means facing homesickness and the surprising consequences of their grand escape.
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
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Complete
A young boy's wild adventures along the Mississippi River leads to both hilarious antics and heartfelt lessons about growing up.
By Mark Twain
The Gilded Age, Part 3.
In a world of big dreams and social climbing, an engineer and a savvy woman navigate love, ambition, and the often-comical schemes of a hopeful colonel.
By Mark Twain
The Prince and the Pauper, Part 6.
A royal figure lost in a world of poverty must outwit cruel captors and survive treacherous encounters while struggling to reclaim his stolen identity among the lower class.
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
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 1.
** A mischievous boy's knack for trouble and yearning for excitement leads him through brawls, clever escapades and unexpected feelings of the heart, all while trying to avoid the humdrum of everyday life.
By Mark Twain
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
An inventive American transported to the age of knights and legends uses his wit and knowledge to shake up King Arthur’s court and challenge the very foundations of Camelot.
By Mark Twain
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 7.
In a world of hidden treasure and dangerous villains, a boy's courage and loyalty are tested as he faces the darkness of a cave and the shadows of a ruthless enemy.
By Mark Twain
A Dog's Tale
A loyal dog's brave act of saving a baby leads to misunderstanding and heartache, revealing a stark contrast between canine devotion and human cruelty.
By Mark Twain
The Works of Mark Twain: An Index of all Project Gutenberg Editions
Explore the worlds of a legendary American author through a detailed listing of his novels, essays, letters, and more, all ready to be discovered.
By Mark Twain