"Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 3 (1876-1885)" by Mark Twain is a captivating glimpse into the life and mind of a literary giant through his personal letters. The collection highlights Twain's close bond with fellow writer W. D. Howells, with whom he exchanges thoughts on everything from literature and politics to the challenges of life and creative pursuits. The letters reveal Twain's involvement in Hartford's cultural scene, touch upon his writing endeavors like the celebrated "Tom Sawyer," and showcase his collaborations with Bret Harte. Readers witness Twain's characteristic humor intertwined with moments of reflection as he grapples with the everyday and the extraordinary, offering a window into the late 19th century's literary world and Twain's evolving perspectives on his own work and that of others.
Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 3 (1876-1885)
By Mark Twain
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.
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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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