The Complete Essays & Satires of Mark Twain

This meticulously edited Mark Twain collection includes: How To Tell A Story And Other Essays; How To Tell A Story; The Wounded Soldier.; The Golden Arm.; Mental Telegraphy Again; The Invalid's Story; A Salutation Speech From The Nineteenth Century To The Twentieth; The Battle Hymn Of The Republic, Updated; To The Person Sitting In Darkness; Private History Of The "Jumping Frog" Story; Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offences; Running For Governor; Stirring Times In Austria; Concerning The Jews; Comments On The Moro Massacre; Carl Schurz, Pilot; Taming The Bicycle; To My Missionary Critics; King Leopold's Soliloquy; The United States Government And The Congo State.; In Defense Of Harriet Shelley; Essays On Paul Bourget; What Is Man?; The Death Of Jean; The Turning-Point Of My Life; How To Make History Dates Stick; The Memorable Assassination; A Scrap Of Curious History; Switzerland, The Cradle Of Liberty; At The Shrine Of St. Wagner; William Dean Howells; English As She Is Taught; On Girls; A Simplified Alphabet; As Concerns Interpreting The Deity; Concerning Tobacco; The Bee; Is Shakespeare Dead?; The United States Of Lyncherdom; Letters From The Earth. Mark Twain (1835-1910) was an American humorist, satirist, social critic, lecturer and novelist. He is mostly remembered for his classic novels The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

Mark Twain, the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835–1910), is one of the towering figures in American literature. Best known for his novels 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,' his literary contributions extend far beyond these iconic narratives. Born in Florida, Missouri, Twain grew up along the banks of the Mississippi, an upbringing that would later inspire much of his writing. His works often reflect the colorful and, at times, grim aspects of American life in the late 19th century. Twain's sharp wit and satirical prowess are exemplified in his essays and satires, encompassing a range of topics from the absurdities of societal norms to the follies of human nature. His keen observations and clever commentary have established him as one of the greatest humorists in literature. His collection 'The Complete Essays & Satires of Mark Twain' showcases his versatility as a writer and his skill in challenging the status quo through humor. Twain's legacy endures through his humorous storytelling, profound impact on American realism, and his ability to wield the written word with both irreverence and earnestness. His work is marked by a distinctive blend of humor, narrative genius, and social criticism, which continues to resonate with readers around the world.