Mark Twain

Huckleberry Finn is one of Mark Twain's most beloved characters, and the book Mark Twain's masterpiece. It was told from the southern perspective, and Twain takes romanticism away from slavery.

On Feb, 3, 1863 Sam Clemens signed himself Mark Twain. "It is the point where safe water becomes dangerous water."

Twain knew if America was going to be a great nation, the problem of race had to be talked about and brought to light.

Hal Holbrook discusses how Twain's writing makes him feel, and the empathy of Twain's writing.

The idea of Place formed Mark Twain. Hannibal, MO is seen as an Eden, the eternal summer.

Innocents Abroad was a subscription book. It made Mark Twain the best-selling author in the world.

Under the boasting of Mark Twain was a great suffering.

Twain traveled abroad with the idea that America is the center of the universe, not Europe.

Mark Twain's humor is always colored by the knowledge that horrible things can happen in life. The element gave depth to his work.

Twain was a passionate man and when he might want to give up he rallies through his personal tragedies and continues to go on.

The Mississippi River was a sacred place for Twain. He said every character he came up with he met on the Mississippi.

Twain wanted to be rustic and a rebel, but he also wanted to be wealthy and successful. His Hartford House was incredibly luxurious.