Feedback
What do you think about us?
Your name
Your email
Message
Explore the life of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known as Mark Twain, from his early years in Missouri to his rise as a literary giant. Delve into his major works like 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', his financial struggles, lecturing tours, and his lasting influence on American literature and beyond. Twain's wit, humor, and social commentary have cemented his status as a cultural icon.
Show More
Mark Twain was born in 1835 in Missouri and had a playful and mischievous nature during his childhood
Printing and Newspaper Industries
Twain's early career in the printing and newspaper industries honed his writing skills and exposed him to the storytelling craft
Steamboat Pilot Training
At the age of 22, Twain fulfilled a childhood dream by training as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River, which greatly influenced his later writing
In 1870, Twain married Olivia Langdon and together they had four children, but he also experienced profound grief with the loss of three children and his wife over the years
During his travels in Nevada and California, Twain adopted the pseudonym "Mark Twain" and began to gain recognition as a humorist and storyteller
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Twain's most famous works, set in the antebellum South, not only entertained with their vivid characters and humor but also provided critical commentary on societal issues
Humor, Social Critique, and Empathy
Twain's ability to weave together humor, social critique, and empathy for human folly and resilience marked his work as distinctly American
Despite his success as a writer, Twain faced financial difficulties due to poor investments, but was aided by his friend Henry Huttleston Rogers and his successful international lecturing tours
In his later years, Twain continued to engage with public life, including a visit to the White House and an appearance before Congress
Twain settled in Redding, Connecticut, and after a trip to Bermuda, his health declined due to angina pectoris
Twain's body of work, including at least 28 books and numerous essays and short stories, is celebrated for its humor, wit, and incisive social commentary, making him a cornerstone of American literature and a cultural figure whose legacy endures
00
The author known as ______ was born in the year ______ in ______, Missouri.
Mark Twain
1835
Florida
01
Before adopting his pen name, he was named ______ and moved to ______, Missouri at age four.
Samuel Langhorne Clemens
Hannibal
02
After the death of his father in ______, young Clemens began working as a ______ to support his family.
1847
printer's apprentice
