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Mark Twain: The Father of American Humour: A journey through the extraordinary life of the author who revolutionised world literature
Through the pages of this riveting tribute, readers will embark on a fascinating journey into the life of Mark Twain, the writer who gave voice to the soul of America. From his childhood on the banks of the Mississippi to his final years as a world literary legend, this book reveals the many faces of Samuel Clemens, the man behind the pseudonym Mark Twain. In an engaging narrative style, the work explores the experiences that shaped his creative genius: his days as a steamboat pilot, his adventures in the Wild West, and the journeys that took him to every corner of the world. Particular attention is paid to his extraordinary talent for transforming the ordinary events of life into immortal tales, from his masterpiece The Adventures of Tom Sawyer to the provocative social satires that still make people think today. The book also reveals Twain's more intimate side: his marriage to Olivia Langdon, family dramas, battles with debt, and his tireless search for truth through humour. A work that brings to light previously unpublished documents, private correspondence and never-before-told anecdotes, offering a fresh look at one of the most influential authors in world literature. A must-read for anyone who loves great literature and wants to understand how a boy from Missouri became America's most authentic and irreverent voice.
Book Details
- Publisher: Independently Published
- Publish Date: Nov 6th, 2025
- Pages: 106
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.50in - 5.50in - 0.22in - 0.29lb
- EAN: 9798273420984
- Categories: • General