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Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens) was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. He was lauded as the 'greatest humorist the United States has produced,' and William Faulkner called him 'the father of American literature.'

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75
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📋 Author Details

Years Active: 1835 - 1910
Nationality: American
Total Books: 12
First Published: 1867
Best-Selling Book: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

📚 Notable Works

✍️ Writing Style & Analysis

Vernacular speech, humor, satire, and social realism

WRITING CHARACTERISTICS

Humorous

🎨 Themes & Literary Influences

Major Themes

Social criticism Racism and slavery Coming of age American society Human nature Moral hypocrisy

Literary Influences

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📖 Where to Start Reading

🟢 Beginner

Start with their most accessible work:

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

🔵 Intermediate

Once you're familiar with their style:

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

🟣 Advanced

For devoted fans:

The Prince and the Pauper

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