Famed author's plain-spoken words — recorded as character sketches, essays, diary entries, letters and more — recall his boisterous boyhood in Hannibal, Missouri, life as a riverboat pilot, as a young adult in rough Nevada mining towns, years spent as an author, plus somber passages noting the death of his wife and their 3 children.
My Mark Twain by William Dean Howells Warm, compassionate, beautifully written work offers unparalleled insights into Twain's faults, qualities, and personality. Also includes reviews of Innocents Abroad, Roughing It, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and more.
The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain Bestselling classic records Twain's keen wit and amusing observations during his trip to Europe and the Holy Land in 1867. Edition also includes all of the original work's charming illustrations. 234 black-and-white illustrations.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Thrift Study Edition by Mark Twain Includes the unabridged text of Twain's classic novel plus a complete study guide that features chapter-by-chapter summaries, explanations and discussions of the plot, question-and-answer sections, author biography, historical background, and more.