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ANSWER: WARM SUMMER SUN, SHINE KINDLY HERE. —MARK TWAIN (Scroll down for more)
Mark Twain
November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910 • aged 74 • Author, Humorist & Lecturer
Overview
Mark Twain was the pen name of American author and humorist Samuel Langhorne Clemens. Famous for his wit, satire, and vivid portrayals of American life, he became one of the most celebrated writers in the nation’s literary history.
Early Life
Twain was born in Florida, Missouri, and grew up in Hannibal along the Mississippi River. His experiences there later provided inspiration for the settings, characters, and adventures found throughout his most famous fiction.
Famous Books
Twain’s best-known books include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Prince and the Pauper, Life on the Mississippi, and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.
Riverboat Years
Before becoming famous as a writer, Twain worked as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River. Those years gave him firsthand knowledge of river life and helped inspire both his writing and the pen name by which he became famous.
Humor & Satire
Twain used humor and satire to examine politics, social customs, human nature, prejudice, greed, and hypocrisy. His conversational writing style and sharp observations helped give his work a distinctly American voice.
Legacy
Mark Twain remains one of the most influential figures in American literature. His humor, memorable characters, storytelling, and commentary on American society continue to be read, studied, quoted, and celebrated around the world.
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