Mark Twain

“It is hard to make a choice of the most beautiful passage in a Book which is as gemmed with beautiful passages as the Bible.” Mark Twain (1835 – 1910) American author and humorist. A…

“My books are water; those of the great geniuses are wine. Everybody drinks water."

American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer Mark Twain // source: facebook.com/MadsMadsen.CH

This seminar looks at two bestselling nineteenth-century American authors whose works made the subject of slavery popular among mainstream readers. _Uncle Tom's Cabin_ by Harriet Beecher Stowe and _The Adventures of_ _Huckleberry Finn_ by Mark Twain have subsequently become canonized and reviled, embraced and banned by individuals and groups at both ends of the political and cultural spectrum and everywhere in between.

Mark Twain artwork. A great gift for Mark Twain fans! Mark Twain was renowned American writer known for his brilliant prose and often humorous works. He is hailed by many as "the father of American literature".

Our guide to the greatest opening lines of novels in the English language, from Jane Austen to James Joyce

Mark Twain quote on life

I came across this old file on my computer and thought I would pass it on to you all. I always enjoy Mark Twain and here he takes on the nannies who would tell us how to live our lives. Incredibly …

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