"Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 1 (1853-1866)" by Mark Twain is a compilation of intimate letters showcasing the author's journey through his early life. These letters, crafted in the 1850s and 1860s, chronicle his evolution from a young man with journalistic aspirations to a riverboat pilot, capturing his developing character and literary voice. The collection begins with Twain as a fledgling writer, sharing his experiences from his humble beginnings in Hannibal, Missouri, to his adventures in major cities. He candidly expresses his longings for home, his ambitious spirit, and his youthful passion through correspondence with loved ones, describing his encounters at the World's Fair, disclosing details of his work in printing, and confessing his adventurous dreams that briefly turn his compass south. The letters show the relatable challenges of a young man working to find himself, and these experiences help him become the witty and loved literary icon he is known as today.
Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 1 (1853-1866)
By Mark Twain
Before becoming a literary icon, a young man chases dreams and adventures from the heartland to bustling cities, revealing his ambitions one heartfelt letter at a time.
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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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