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Mark Twain

Mark Twain

Mark Twain (1835–1910), born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was an American author and humorist best known for his classic works "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn".

Born in Florida, Missouri, Twain worked as a riverboat pilot, gold prospector, and journalist, experiences that deeply influenced his writing. His sharp wit, social commentary, and vivid storytelling brought to life the American South, often tackling themes of race, morality, and human nature.

Twain's mastery of humor and satire made him one of America's most beloved writers, and his influence on American literature remains immense, earning him the title of the "father of American literature."

Short Stories by Mark Twain

Wit and Humor: The Private History of a Campaign that Failed

A young Confederate militia faces the harsh realities of war, blundering through their mission until a tragic mistake shatters their romantic notions of battle.

Wit and Humor: The Celebrated jumping Frog of Calaveras County

A curious narrator hears a tale of a gambler and his trained frog, who excels at jumping contests—until a sly trick leaves him outwitted in a humorous twist.

Wit and Humor: A Burlesque Biography

A humorous satire exaggerates the life of an ordinary man, blending absurd events, wild coincidences, and outlandish achievements in a playful take on biography.

Wit and Humor: Luck

A clergyman reveals how an incompetent military officer rises to fame and glory through sheer luck, turning blunders into victories in this satirical tale.

Wit and Humor: About Barbers

A humorous take on the chaotic experience of visiting a barber, where dull razors, chatty barbers, and uncomfortable shaves turn a simple haircut into an ordeal.

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(1950) William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim, Nancy Olson.

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