Mark Twain

This book introduces Mark Twain through close readings of his seven major works, including Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, Connecticut Yankee and Puddnhead Wilson. Introduces Mark Twain through close readings of his seven major works, including Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, Connecticut Yankee and Puddnhead Wilson. Investigates the tension between the real-life person, Samuel Clemens, and the fictional person, Mark Twain. Provides an original reading of Twains obsession with performance and popularity. Analyses the significance of Twains books for American culture and identity. Illustrated with images from first editions of Twains works. A short appendix directs readers to the authors award-winning website on Mark Twain in his Times.