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Summary: Mark Twain
Review: This biography is about one of America's best writers, Mark Twain. This book talks about his life, which most of us don't know much about except from 3 of his novels: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and Life on the Mississippi. Mark Twain's real name is Samuel Clemens and he lived in Florida, where he hated school and was getting his sense of antislavery. He travel all over the globe doing what he does best, writing. So when he died, he had given all he had to the world.
I recommend this book because of how much is stuffed in it. There are many great quotes of the humorist from his autobiography. The book has a prologue that gives an introduction adout Mark Twain. There are even places in the book that tell how a character from his books was created or how he got his name, Mark Twain. Finally, I recommend this book because of it's text and the excellent information.
My favorite part of this biography is when Samuel Clemens decides to write "Mark Twain" as his name in a newspaper called Daily Union. This is my best part because it relates to his novel Life on the Mississippi. And, after he became popular, many politicans wanted to curry his favor, by passing laws he waned to be passed. Finally, I like this part because this is Twain's first step into being one of America's best writer.
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Summary: A Treasure
Review: This illustrated biography of one of America's most memorable and beloved authors holds quite a few surprises for the unsuspecting reader. Anticipating anecdotes from Mark Twain's life that would portray him as a kind, altruistic, and loving man, I was shocked to learn he was also an irrascible, guilt-ridden, tight-fisted lover of alcohol and cigars who was often looking for ways to get rich.He was born in 19th century Missouri and raised during a time when major political, economic, social, and cultural issues were forging America's identity. The rugged 19th century also molded Twain into an outspoken critic of those forces, providing him with an unending stream of material for his cogent and waggish observations. Amid a collection of excerpts from his novels and speeches, articles and essays, as well as numerous pictures and illustrations, the authors present an insightful analysis of the man best known for writing TOM SAWYER and HUCKLEBERRY FINN. What becomes obvious is the relevance, creativity and importance of all his work, not just the books we were assigned in high school. This book is a treasure; the kind of book that can be referred to often. It can give food for thought for hours of reflection. It is Highly Recommended.
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