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1835-1910
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United Sta...
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A historical account written during the late 19th century. This section of the book reflects Twain's observations and reminiscences from his time as a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River, capturing the life, culture, and changes in the region. The likely topic of this part includes personal anecdotes blended with reflections on the passage of time and evolving social landscapes along the river. In this section, Twain recounts a journey back to St. Louis and revisits memories of his youth, pondering the transformations in people and places he once knew. He shares humorous and poignant encounters with old friends and acquaintances, revealing the bittersweet nature of nostalgia as he reflects on their life paths and the passage of time. Notable interactions include a remembrance of a former stage-struck blacksmith and a letter exchange between individuals whose lives intertwine within the broader themes of redemption and identity. Filled with vivid imagery of the Mississippi landscape, Twain laments the loss of his childhood world, while finding humor in the absurdities of life, ultimately inviting readers to contemplate their own changes and connections to the past.
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Herman Melville
Willa Cather
Holman Day
William J. Long
Charles Brockden Brown
Joel Chandler Harris
Irvin S. Cobb
Edward Eggleston
