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The Ordeal of Mark Twain
Hardcover
Biographies GeneralLiterary FiguresLiterary Criticism
ISBN13: 9781023279529
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 178
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Van Wyck Brooks's The Ordeal of Mark Twain offers a profound exploration into the life and literary career of Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain. This influential biography, steeped in literary criticism, examines the cultural and personal forces that shaped one of America's most iconic 19th-century authors. Brooks delves into the perceived struggles and internal conflicts that, according to his analysis, profoundly impacted Twain's writing and artistic development.
More than a simple life story, this work provides a critical lens through which to view Twain's body of work, prompting readers to consider the interplay between an author's experiences and their creative output. The Ordeal of Mark Twain remains a significant contribution to American literary biography, offering insights into the complex character and enduring legacy of a literary giant. A valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of American literature and 19th-century history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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