Mark Twain A Biography The Personal And Literary Life Of Samuel Langhorne Clemens Vol.1

Samuel Langhorne Clemens best known by his pen name Mark Twain is the subject of a three-volume biography titled Mark Twain: A Biography written by Albert Bigelow Paine. Clemenss personal and literary life is covered in the first book up to the year 1885 while the second volume carries on the narrative until his death in 1910. The biography gives a thorough overview of Clemenss life from his early years in Missouri through his successful writing and public speaking careers. To provide a complete picture of the person behind the pen name Paine consults a variety of sources including Clemenss own works correspondence and interviews with family and friends. The first book of the biography focuses on Clemenss early years and professional life including his years spent growing up in Hannibal Missouri his time spent learning the printing trade and his time spent operating riverboats on the Mississippi River. It also discusses his early literary endeavors such as his employment as a journalist and his early drawings and tales. The early years of Clemenss marriage and fatherhood are also covered in the book including his union with Olivia Langdon and the birth of their children. It details his battles with professional and financial setbacks as well as his ultimate triumph as a professor and writer. In conclusion Mark Twain: A Biography is a thorough and fascinating study of the life and career of one of Americas most well-known authors offering insights into both his personal and literary life.