Mark Twain.
Title: Mark Twain.
Category: /Literature/Biographies
Details: Words: 1494 | Pages: 5 (approximately 235 words/page)
Mark Twain.
Category: /Literature/Biographies
Details: Words: 1494 | Pages: 5 (approximately 235 words/page)
By John Gray
Mr. Baker 1st period
January 3, 2003
The Life of Mark Twain
Biography:
Samuel Langhorne Clemens also known as "Mark Twain" was born in Florida, Missouri, on November 30 1835. He is one of the greatest writers ever. A proud American he once said "I am not an American, i'm the American". He was in his later life one of Americas best-loved citizens.
Samuel Clemens came from a good background; his father was lawyer and a
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of his time as nothing more than a humorist, but generations of today can truly see his role in shaping American Literature. Many of his writing's dealt with political issues mainly slavery and freedom which he combines with adventure which make his writings lasting and memorable. Twain although known for his adventure writings was not limited to them he wrote poetry and speeches. He was very well known for his speeches in his later years.