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Autobiography of Mark Twain

Volume 1, Reader’s Edition
By Mark Twain
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In Autobiography of Mark Twain, the celebrated author delves into his life's experiences with his signature wit and humour. Twain shares anecdotes, reflections, and musings, offering an intimate glimpse into his thoughts on everything from his career and friendships to his views on society and humanity. This memoir presents a vivid portrait of one of America's most notable literary figures, filled with insightful and often entertaining commentary.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a candid and humorous glimpse into the life of one of America's most celebrated authors. With Twain's signature wit and insight, readers get the chance to explore his fascinating thoughts, experiences, and anecdotes, making it a compelling choice for fans of autobiography infused with authentic narrative style.

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Autobiography of Mark Twain

An autobiography of Mark Twain that describes a chronology of his life, brief family biographies, and an excerpt from the "Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 2" - a controversial but characteristically humorous attack on Christian doctrine.

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The year 2010 marked the 100th anniversary of Mark Twain's death. In celebration of this important milestone and in honour of the cherished tradition of publishing Mark Twain's works, UC Press published Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 1, the first of a projected three-volume edition of the complete, uncensored autobiography. The book became an immediate bestseller and was hailed as the capstone of the life's work of America's favourite author.

This Reader's Edition, a portable paperback in larger type, republishes the text of the hardcover Autobiography in a form that is convenient for the general reader, without the editorial explanatory notes. It includes a brief introduction describing the evolution of Mark Twain's ideas about writing his autobiography, as well as a chronology of his life, brief family biographies, and an excerpt from the forthcoming Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 2 – a controversial but characteristically humorous attack on Christian doctrine.

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Mark Twain's Autobiography is lauded for its candid and diverse content, offering a deeply intimate insight into his life, feelings, and thoughts. Critics admire its mix of humour, nostalgia, and intellect, presenting Twain as both familiar and surprisingly fresh. The book is praised for the way it captures the essence of Twain’s literary genius and his keen observations of human nature, making it an essential read for his fans and those interested in American literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520272255

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 March 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 21 line figures, 45 b-w photographs, 2 diagrams

Contributors:

  • Edited by Harriet E. Smith
  • Edited by Robert Hirst

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 590g

Pages: 440

Collections

Biography & Memoir Mark Twain Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

Harriet Elinor Smith is an editor at the Mark Twain Project, which is housed within the Mark Twain Papers, the world's largest archive of primary materials by this major American writer. Under the direction of General Editor Robert H. Hirst, the Project's editors are producing the first comprehensive edition of all of Mark Twain's writings.

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