
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 collection of personal correspondence that offers insight into the early life and thoughts of one of America's most celebrated authors, written during the mid-19th century. The letters span Twain's formative years from his early attempts at journalism to his experiences as a riverboat pilot. Collectively, they reflect his character, ambitions, and evolving style, painting a vivid picture of the man behind the literary persona. The opening of this collection introduces readers to Twain as a young man navigating the world from his hometown of Hannibal, Missouri, to bustling cities like New York and Philadelphia. Through his letters to family and friends, he conveys a mix of ambition, homesickness, and youthful exuberance. He describes his experiences at the World's Fair in New York, shares insights about his jobs in various printing offices, and expresses his dreams of adventure, including a brief detour he contemplates towards South America. Overall, the early letters reveal the relatable struggles of a young writer finding his footing and hinting at the wit and humor that would later define his literary greatness.

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Herman Melville
Willa Cather
Holman Day
William J. Long
Charles Brockden Brown
Joel Chandler Harris

Irvin S. Cobb
Edward Eggleston
