Mark Twain

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This paper describes the life and achievements of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, popularly known as Mark Twain. The paper discusses his youth and how he began his writing career. It then goes into detail about his writing style and mentions briefly some of his more famous works. It also mentions some of the critics' comments on some of his works.

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"By 1895 Mark Twain was one of the most renowned men in the world. In his sixties he was famous as the author of many novels for adults and children and also several short stories and non-fiction sketches and articles. He was also a reputed lecturer and adopted once upon a time as a lucrative one side by side with his writing. Twain also opined strongly on many issues from anti-imperialism to copyrights for authors. He came across many reputed authors of his time including Beecher Stowe, Brer Harte, P.T.Barnum, James Grover Gleveland, Ulysses S. Grant, Bram Stoker, Harriet and Wintson Churchill and the Prince of Wales. In his speeches as well as in his writings Mark Twain tried to infuse the American Spirit, a mix of affirmation, cynicism, sly humor, and plain speech that was considered both unique as well as universal and attracted audiences in United States as well as Europe. (Lystra, 1)"

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