Revisit the jampacked life of this literary giant from his carefree boyhood in Hannibal, Missouri, to the devastating tragedies of his later life. Explore the life and legacy of the man whose work gave American literature its voice.
Chronicles the life and career of nineteenth-century American author Mark Twain and features "FYI" sections on topics related to his life, works, and times, including duels, books by subscription, and slavery.
Contains fourteen essays that explore various aspects of the life and work of American author Mark Twain, discussing his career-shaping experiences, the Mark Twain persona, his writing and performing career, and his legacy.
Describes the life of nineteenth-century American author Mark Twain and examines the plots, character development, thematic concerns, and historical backgrounds of several of his short stories and sketches, travel narratives, and novels. Also includes a selected bibliography.
