Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 3

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The Complete and Authoritative Edition

By Mark Twain

Series: Mark Twain Papers

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Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 3 continues the introspective journey of Twain's life, offering an intimate glimpse into his thoughts and experiences. This volume delves into his later years, shedding light on his reflections, family dynamics, and critical perspectives on societal issues. It's a rich tapestry of personal anecdotes and sharp commentary, illustrating Twain's unique literary voice.
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You might enjoy this engaging and insightful read if you're fascinated by the wit and wisdom of Mark Twain. This volume offers a deep dive into Twain's personal reflections, showcasing his humour, sharp observations, and candid storytelling style. It’s perfect for those who appreciate a blend of historical context and literary charm.

Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 3

Chronicles Twain's inner and outer life through a series of daily dictations that go wherever his fancy leads. This book deals with his life and work.

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The surprising final chapter of a great American life.

When the first volume of Mark Twain's uncensored Autobiography was published in 2010, it was hailed as an essential addition to the shelf of his works and a crucial document for our understanding of the great humourist's life and times. This third and final volume crowns and completes his life's work. Like its companion volumes, it chronicles Twain's inner and outer life through a series of daily dictations that go wherever his fancy leads.

Created from March 1907 to December 1909, these dictations present Mark Twain at the end of his life: receiving an honorary degree from Oxford University; railing against Theodore Roosevelt; founding numerous clubs; incredulous at an exhibition of the Holy Grail; credulous about the authorship of Shakespeare's plays; relaxing in Bermuda; observing (and investing in) new technologies. The Autobiography's "Closing Words" movingly commemorate his daughter Jean, who died on Christmas Eve 1909. Also included in this volume is the previously unpublished "Ashcroft-Lyon Manuscript," Mark Twain's caustic indictment of his "putrescent pair" of secretaries and the havoc that erupted in his house during their residency.

Fitfully published in fragments at intervals throughout the twentieth century, Autobiography of Mark Twain has now been critically reconstructed and made available as it was intended to be read. Fully annotated by the editors of the Mark Twain Project, the complete Autobiography emerges as a landmark publication in American literature.

Editors: Benjamin Griffin and Harriet Elinor Smith

Associate Editors: Victor Fischer, Michael B. Frank, Amanda Gagel, Sharon K. Goetz, Leslie Diane Myrick, Christopher M. Ohge

Series: Mark Twain Papers

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Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 3 is praised for its insightful conclusion to Twain's life story, offering a vivid portrait of both his personal and public personas. Critics highlight its wit, charm, and heartfelt reflections, particularly emphasising the poignant closing following the death of his daughter. This volume is seen as an invaluable resource for both scholars and fans, rich with the author's trademark humour and deep love for language.

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ISBN: 9780520279940

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 October 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 45

Contributors:

Edited by Amanda Gagel
Edited by Michael Barry Frank
Edited by Victor Fischer
Edited by Harriet E. Smith
Edited by Benjamin Griffin
Edited by Sharon K. Goetz
Edited by Leslie Diane Myrick
Edited by Christopher M. Ohge

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 66.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1678g

Pages: 792

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

About the Author

Benjamin Griffin and Harriet Elinor Smith are editors 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.