A brief snapshot biography of the life and works of American Author Mark Twain (Samuel Clemmens)

Jul 7, 2006 - Leslie Poston

The Autobiography of Mark Twain is a story of a man who appreciated everything, from ghost stories told in his kitchen to the dumb waiter in Windsor Castle.

Dec 6, 2010 - Alex Sharp

In London traffic stopped for the American humorist Mark Twain, and at Oxford University the crowds went wild.

Aug 20, 2010 - Roger Williams

Mark Twain, the most renowned American writer of his time, believed "the secret source of humor itself is not joy but sorrow. There is no humor in heaven."

Nov 30, 2010 - John Kirshon

Readers and publishers are in great anticipation of the longest story Mark Twain ever wrote - his hitherto censored autobiography.

Sep 7, 2010 - Sonali Raj

Biography of Mark Twain, American children's writer, famous for his two classic books, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

Apr 14, 2009 - Tel Asiado

A mock letter addressed to a school board and school administrators, arguing against banning the teaching of Huckleberry Finn in high school classrooms.

Jul 7, 2011 - Stetson Thacker

Mark Twain, one of America's greatest writers, had a passion for cats that can be found throughout his works and in documents about his life.

Nov 25, 2010 - Emily Harris

The 1959 edition of The Autobiography of Mark Twain, edited by Charles Neider, is the most complete to date, even though it probably isn't exactly what Twain intended.

Feb 24, 2009 - Dale Van Every

Twain is esteemed by many. His writings provide an honest, sometimes cynical, often comical view of American life. His genius is sometimes most evident in his quips.

Jul 17, 2009 - Paul Bertolone

One of America's greatest humorous writers. His life experiences and social views paved the way for uniquely "American" literature.

Jan 18, 2011 - Delores Parker

Mark Twain's later works explored God and Humanity. It also reflected the symbolic turmoil and despair he was suffering in his personal life.

Jan 6, 2011 - Tasha Kelley

Samuel Clemens, Stephen King and the Norah Roberts have used pen names. Although writer may adopt a pen name for many reasons, hiding an identity isn't always a factor.

Jun 29, 2009 - Tracy Morris

Call him Mark Twain or Samuel Clemens, many feel he is the greatest American writer. Visitors can gain a sense of Twain at Quarry Farm and Elmira College.

Aug 12, 2010 - Terry Pruyne

Within a week of first using the pseudonym, Clemens received a fan letter addressed to "Mark Twain" - from then on, he was "Sam" only to his family and close friends.

Jan 2, 2010 - Darryl Hamson

To mark the 100th anniversary of Mark Twain's death, upon his own will and testament's request, his autobiography is finally being released to the public.

Jun 6, 2010 - Jordan King-Lacroix

Mark Twain creates a parody of Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience" in a southern white man's take on a highly principled northerner's stance on the status of a free black man.

Feb 9, 2010 - Richard Fleck

Hal Holbrook wowed a sold out audience at the Clemens Center in Elmira, NY with his performance of "Mark Twain Tonight." A one-man wonder! Mark Twain lives!

Dec 1, 2010 - Terry Pruyne

Outrage over new editions of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn begs the question, were we ever really innocent?

Jan 23, 2011 - Marc Fitch

Writing a novel requires an idea, the right words, and something extra. Writers Mark & Charlotte Phillips share the secrets of their approach to writing.

Mar 16, 2009 - Janice Hally