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!
What is Man? and Other Essays
Read by John Greenman
Mark Twain
"What Is Man?", published by Mark Twain in 1906, is a dialogue between a young man and an older man jaded to the world. It involve…
Tom Sawyer, Detective
Read by John Greenman
Mark Twain
Tom Sawyer, Detective is an 1896 novel by Mark Twain. It is a sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876), Adventures of Huckleberry Finn …
Historias de Detectives
Read by Victor Villarraza
Gaston Leroux, Baroness Emma Orczy, Edgar Allan Poe and Mark Twain
La ficción detectivesca es un subgénero de la novela negra, y paradójicamente también su antecesor. Básic…
Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World
Read by John Greenman
Mark Twain
Following the Equator (American English title) or More Tramps Abroad (English title) is a non-fiction travelogue published by American autho…
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Dramatic Reading)
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Mark Twain
Growing up on the banks of the Mississippi river, a mischievous boy named Tom Sawyer spends his days getting into one scrape after another. …
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (version 3)
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Mark Twain
The book is noted for its colorful description of people and places along the Mississippi River, and its sober and often scathing look at en…
1601: Conversation, as it was by the Social Fireside, in the Time of the Tudors (Version 2)
Read by John Greenman
Mark Twain
Please note: this recording contains strong language. Also known simply as "1601", this is a humorously risque work by Mark Twain,…
The Mysterious Stranger and Other Stories
Read by Ted Delorme
Mark Twain
Here's a Mark Twain story that's very unlike those he became famous for, but when I read it back in Catholic high school, it left a deep imp…
Extracts from Adam's Diary
Read by Mr. Baby Man
Mark Twain
Get the true story of Adam and Eve, straight from the source. This humorous text is a day-to-day account of Adam’s life from happiness in th…
The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson
Read by Michael Yard
Mark Twain
In one of his later novels, the master storyteller spins a tale of two children switched at infancy. A slave takes on the identity of master…
A Double Barreled Detective Story
Read by John Greenman
Mark Twain
A Double Barrelled Detective Story is a novel by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens), in which Sherlock Holmes finds himself in the American west.At…
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Version 6)
Read by Phil Chenevert
Mark Twain
Follow the young boy Huckleberry Finn and the slave Jim on their epic journey down the Mississippi River in the years before the Civil War. …
The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer
Read by lca-master
Mark Twain
Thomas "Tom" Sawyer is the title character of the Mark Twain novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876). He appears in three other …
The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson (Version 2)
Read by John Greenman
Mark Twain
It was published in 1893–1894 by Century Magazine in seven installments, and is a detective story with some racial themes. The plot of this …
Aventuras de Masín (Tom) Sawyer
Read by Victor Villarraza
Mark Twain
La vida en San Petersburgo, un pueblecito situado a orillas del Misisipi, al suroeste de Estados Unidos, es tan plácida que incluso p…
The Gilded Age, A Tale of Today (version 2)
Read by John Greenman
Mark Twain
Originally published in 1873, The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today is the only novel Twain co-wrote (C.D. Warner was a good friend and neighbor o…
El Peligro De Quedarse En Cama
Read by erikasj
Mark Twain
Cuento humorístico de Mark Twain traducido por un colaborador de Leer Escuchando. De Mark Twain: Samuel Langhorne Clemens, conocido…
The Awful German Language (version 2)
Read by Kirsten Wever
Mark Twain
This long essay is a work of mock philology, one of several appendices to Twain’s travel novel, A Tramp Abroad. In it, Twain explains, compl…
Cartas Desde La Tierra
Read by luisal0052
Mark Twain
Cartas desde la Tierra, cuya primera edición no se autorizó hasta 1962, describe en vivo y en directo la versión siglo …
The Mysterious Stranger and Other Stories (version 2)
Read by John Greenman
Mark Twain
The Mysterious Stranger-A Romance- is the final novel attempted by Mark Twain. It was worked on periodically from roughly 1890 up until 1910…