When Samuel Clemens Became Mark Twain
On Feb, 3, 1863 Sam Clemens signed himself Mark Twain. "It is the point where safe water becomes dangerous water."
Huckleberry Finn
Huckleberry Finn is one of Mark Twain's most beloved characters, and the book Mark Twain's masterpiece. It was told from the southern perspective, and Twain takes romanticism away from slavery.
Dark, Depressive Streak
Mark Twain's humor is always colored by the knowledge that horrible things can happen in life. The element gave depth to his work.
Problem of Race
Twain knew if America was going to be a great nation, the problem of race had to be talked about and brought to light.
The Mississippi River
The Mississippi River was a sacred place for Twain. He said every character he came up with he met on the Mississippi.
Mark Twain Goes Abroad
Twain traveled abroad with the idea that America is the center of the universe, not Europe.
Triumph Through Tragedy
Twain was a passionate man and when he might want to give up he rallies through his personal tragedies and continues to go on.
Hartford House
Twain wanted to be rustic and a rebel, but he also wanted to be wealthy and successful. His Hartford House was incredibly luxurious.
Hannibal, MO
The idea of Place formed Mark Twain. Hannibal, MO is seen as an Eden, the eternal summer.
Aren't we Funny Animals?
Hal Holbrook discusses how Twain's writing makes him feel, and the empathy of Twain's writing.
American Speech
Twain made American speech something to be admired. He used the way we talk and turned it into literature.
The Master of the Pause
Twain was a genius of the stage, where he use silence to his advantage. The pauses were the preludes to the cascade of humor.
Innocents Abroad
Innocents Abroad was a subscription book. It made Mark Twain the best-selling author in the world.
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