Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835, is widely regarded as one of America's greatest writers and humorists. Growing up along the Mississippi River, he drew inspiration from his experiences as a riverboat pilot, gold prospector, and newspaper reporter. Twain's sharp wit and keen observations of human nature are reflected in his beloved novels, most notably "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and its sequel, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." These works not only entertain but also explore the complexities of race, identity, and morality in America during the 19th century.
Twain's unique voice and storytelling ability have left a lasting impact on literature, making him a cherished figure in the Western canon. His playful yet poignant writing invites readers to reflect on life's deeper truths while enjoying a good laugh. As you explore his works in this app, you'll find a treasure trove of insights and adventures that continue to resonate with readers today. Dive into Twain's world and discover the timeless charm of his storytelling!
Una historia de fantasmas
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Mark Twain
Fui a una gran habitación, lejos de Broadway, de un gran y viejo edificio cuyos departamentos superiores habían estado vac&ia…
Extract from Captain Stormfield’s Visit to Heaven (version 4)
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Mark Twain
Mark Twain pokes a little good natured fun at the usual concept of heaven. The story follows Captain Elias Stormfield on his extremely long…
Is Shakespeare Dead?
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Mark Twain
A short, semi-autobiographical work by American humorist Mark Twain. It explores the controversy over the authorship of the Shakespearean li…
Mark Twain's Autobiography: With An Introduction by Albert Bigelow Paine - Volume II
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Mark Twain
While the Mark Twain Project has created and released a three-volume Mark Twain autobiography with extensive annotations, in the 21st centur…
El hombre que riñe con los gatos
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Mark Twain
A falta de otra cosa, contamos una vez en nuestro periódico la aventura de un desgraciado que, según nuestro relato, para po…
Mark Twain in the New York Times, Part Three (1890-1899)
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Mark Twain
This collection of articles by and about Mark Twain and his family was compiled by Barbara Schmidt, publisher of twainquotes.com. Included i…
The Death Disk
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Mark Twain
Mark Twain's "Death Disk" was inspired by the historical account of the execution of Colonel John Poyer of Pembroke, Wales on Apri…
Querkopf Wilson
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Mark Twain
In der am Mississippi gelegenen Kleinstadt Dawson's Landing vertauscht eine schwarze Sklavin ihr Baby mit dem ihres Herren um ihm vor dem Ve…
Twain and Howells On Each Other
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William Dean Howells and Mark Twain
Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) and William Dean Howells were friends for 44 years. Their personal and professional relationship is considered b…
Mark Twain in the New York Times, Part Four (1900-1906)
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Mark Twain
This collection of articles by and about Mark Twain and his family was compiled by Barbara Schmidt, publisher of twainquotes.com. Included i…
Autobiografía burlesca
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Mark Twain
Dos o tres personas me escribieron en diferentes ocasiones diciéndome que si yo publicaba mi autobiografía tal vez la leer&iac…
Moments With Mark Twain
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Mark Twain
These selections from the works of Mark Twain are presented in chronological order. They include the memorable whitewashing of the fence in …
Mark Twain in the New York Times, Part Two (1880-1889)
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Mark Twain
This collection of articles by and about Mark Twain and his family was compiled by Barbara Schmidt, publisher of twainquotes.com. Included i…
Aventuras de Huck
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Mark Twain
Las aventuras de Huck (Adventures of Huckleberry Finn) es una novela del escritor estadounidense Mark Twain (considerado el Dickens estadoun…
Meine Reise um die Welt. Erste Abteilung
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Mark Twain
Ein humoristischer Reisebericht von vom Stillen Ozean über Australien nach Indien. - Summary by Katharina21
Los ciceroni
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Mark Twain
Una palabra sobre Miguel Angelo Buonarotti. Yo adoraba el genio potente de Miguel Ángel —ese hombre grande en poesía, en pi…
Mark Twain in the New York Times, Part Five (1907-1909)
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Mark Twain
This collection of articles by and about Mark Twain and his family was compiled by Barbara Schmidt, publisher of twainquotes.com. Included i…
The Prince and the Pauper (Version 4 - Dramatic Reading)
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Mark Twain
The Prince and the Pauper tells the story of two young boys who are identical in appearance: Tom Canty, a pauper who lives with his abusive …
Mark Twain in the New York Times, Part Seven (1920-1924)
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Mark Twain
This collection of articles by and about Mark Twain and his family was compiled by Barbara Schmidt, publisher of twainquotes.com. Included i…
El desventurado prometido de Aurelia
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Mark Twain
Los hechos que voy a relatar se hallan consignados en una carta que me dirige cierta señora residente en la hermosa ciudad de San J…