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- For a writer who died in 1910, the last decade has brought with it a host of (more or less) new books by Mark Twain. His writings remain widely read (and widely debated) today. The works he’s created are also iconic enough for a series of talented writers to revisit and re-interpret.
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If you’d like to discover the rich oeuvre of the man who became one of the greatest figures in American literature, here are 14 of the best Mark Twain books — ordered by date of publication, as a few of his works were published posthumously.
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Mar 1, 2024 · As we delve into the list of Best Mark Twain Books, prepare to be challenged, entertained, and perhaps even changed by the enduring wisdom of America’s greatest humorist. Best Mark Twain Books • Best Overall: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn • Editor’s Pick: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court
For a writer who died in 1910, the last decade has brought with it a host of (more or less) new books by Mark Twain. His writings remain widely read (and widely debated) today. The works he’s created are also iconic enough for a series of talented writers to revisit and re-interpret.
- The Innocents Abroad
- Roughing It
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
- A Tramp Abroad
- The Prince and The Pauper
- Life on The Mississippi
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
- A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court
- Pudd’nhead Wilson
- Following The Equator
This book chronicles Twain’s experiences on a steamship trip he took to Europe and the Holy Land, and is both a travelogue and a humorous and satirical commentary on American cultural attitudes of the time. Through his witty observations and humorous anecdotes, Twain skewers the pretensions and foibles of his fellow travellers as they navigate unfa...
Roughing It is a semi-autobiographical account of Twain’s travels and adventures in the American West, and is a humorous and entertaining read. The book details his experiences as a young man working as a silver miner, journalist, and stagecoach driver in the rough and tumble frontier towns of Nevada and California. Through his humorous and often i...
This book is a coming-of-age story set in a small town on the Mississippi River, and is a classic of American literature and a beloved children’s book. Set in the fictional town of St Petersburg, Missouri (based on Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain lived as a boy), the novel follows the mischievous exploits of young Tom Sawyer and his friends as they...
This travelogue chronicles Twain’s trip to Germany, Switzerland, and Italy through the Swiss Alps in 1878/79, and is known for its humorous anecdotes and satirical observations on European culture and customs. Through his vivid descriptions and witty prose, Twain paints a colourful picture of the people and places he encounters, including the famou...
This classic work of historical fiction tells the story of two boys from different social classes – Tom Canty, a pauper, and Prince Edward, the heir to the throne of England – who switch places and experience life from a new perspective. The Prince and the Pauperexplores themes of identity, social class, and the power of empathy and understanding, ...
Life on the Mississippiis a memoir and travelogue chronicling Twain’s experiences as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River in the 19th century, navigating the river’s ever-changing currents. It is a vivid and detailed account of the river and its surrounding landscapes, as well as and the people who lived and worked on it – providing a comment...
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finnis considered a masterpiece of American literature and is unquestionably Twain’s most influential work, offering a scathing critique of racism in the pre-Civil War South. The novel follows the journey of Huck Finn, a young boy from a small town in Missouri (a runaway committed to escaping his abusive, alcoholic fat...
This satirical novel provides a commentary on the social and political issues of Twain’s day, using the conceit of time travel to transport a 19th century man to medieval England – maintaining a farcical tone throughout. The story follows Hank Morgan, a practical and modern-thinking 19th-century man from Connecticut who finds himself transported ba...
Pudd’nhead Wilson is a novel that explores issues of identity, race, social injustice and class. The story is set in a small Missouri town and follows the lives of two boys, one born into slavery and the other into privilege, who are switched at birth – inevitably their stories collide. Whilst the novel features Twain’s trademark wit, it also delve...
Following the Equatoris Twain’s final travelogue and a memoir that chronicles his journey around the world, including stops in Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, India and South Africa. The book contains humorous anecdotes and a satirical commentary on colonialism and imperialism, as well as Twain’s observations on the people and cultures he encounter...
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- Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Mark Twain. Appears in 5 articles.
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Mark Twain. Appears in 5 articles.
- A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Mark Twain. Appears in 5 articles.
- The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson. Mark Twain. Appears in 5 articles.
Oct 17, 2014 · Thanks to the internet and digital publishing, Twain is read more widely now than ever. His river novels remain required reading for young students, his social commentary and legendary aphorisms...
Books by Mark Twain. Mark Twain’s most famous book is The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. “Hemingway said that all American fiction comes from Huckleberry Finn. That’s true, in the sense that Twain invented a way of looking at the American experience and putting it into fiction.
