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"Mark Twain: A Biography" by Albert Bigelow Paine is a comprehensive biographical account written during the late 19th century. The work delves into the personal and literary life of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, a central figure in American literature. The book spans from Twain's early years and ancestors, giving a glimpse into the formative experiences that shaped his character and works, revealing the complexities of his family, childhood, and the socio-cultural backdrop of his upbringing. The beginning of this biography sets the stage by introducing Twain's lineage, starting with his paternal grandfather and the challenges faced by his father, John Marshall Clemens. It highlights the family's precarious financial situation and their repeated migrations, culminating in their settlement in Florida, Missouri, where Twain was born. Additionally, the opening chapters explore the nuances of Twain's childhood and the array of influences—both nurturing and harsh—that contributed to his development, emphasizing themes such as aspiration, hardship, and the compelling essence of human experience. Through reflections on the early Clemens family dynamics and the environments that populated his youth, the biography lays the groundwork for understanding the literary genius that would emerge in Twain’s later writings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) ... Read more Show less

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Author	Paine, Albert Bigelow, 1861-1937
Title	Mark Twain: A Biography. Complete
Credits	Produced by David Widger
Reading Level	Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language	English
LoC Class	PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject	Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Subject	Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject	Journalists -- United States -- Biography
Subject	Humorists, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Category	Text
eBook-No.	2988
ISBN (HTML)	979-8-238-02988-7
Release Date	Oct 4, 2004
Last Update	Jan 1, 2021
Copyright	Public domain in the USA.
Downloads	1742 downloads in the last 30 days.

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