Mark Twain

Mark Twain, known as the Father of American literature, was a master of satire and wit. Born in Missouri in 1835, his childhood experiences along the Mississippi River and his observations of social injustices influenced his writing. Twain's career began in journalism, where he developed a unique voice characterized by humor and coarse language. His first major success was 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County', followed by 'The Innocence Abroad'. Twain's classics, 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Huckleberry Finn', explore themes of race and social hypocrisy, cementing his legacy in American realism. His influence on modern American literature is profound, with his style and clever one-liners making him one of the most quoted authors.

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