Mark Twain Paperback - 2010

Mark Twain by Henderson, Archibald is a biography of the famous American author and humorist, Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain. The book delves into the life of Mark Twain, from his childhood in Missouri and his early career as a journalist, to his rise to fame as a writer with works such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.Henderson's biography explores Twain's personal life, including his relationships with his family, his struggles with financial difficulties, and his involvement in politics and social issues of his time. The book also delves into Twain's literary career, examining his writing style, his use of humor, and his impact on American literature.Henderson's writing style is engaging and informative, making this biography an enjoyable read for both casual readers and scholars interested in the life and works of Mark Twain. The book is well-researched, drawing on a variety of sources including Twain's own writings, letters, and speeches, as well as interviews with family members and contemporaries.Overall, Mark Twain by Henderson, Archibald is a comprehensive and insightful biography that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and legacy of one of America's most beloved writers.Nevertheless, the observation of M. Forgues is just and authentic--the Attic flavour of l'esprit Gaulois is alien to the loosely articulated structure of American humour. The noteworthy criticism which Mark Twain directed at Paul Bourget's 'Outre Mer', and the subsequent controversy incident thereto, forced into light the racial and temperamental dissimilarities between the Gallic and the American Ausschauung. Mr. Clemens once remarked to me that, of all continental peoples, the French were most alien to the spirit of his humour.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.