Publisher | WB |
ISBN 13 | 9780631234746 |
ISBN 10 | 0631234748 |
Author | Stephen Railton |
Language | English |
Book Subtitle | A Short Introduction |
Book Description | This book introduces Mark Twain through close readings of his seven major works, including "Tom Sawyer", "Huckleberry Finn", "Connecticut Yankee and Pudd'nhead Wilson". This book: investigates the tension between the real-life person, Samuel Clemens, and the fictional person, Mark Twain; provides an original reading of Twain's obsession with performance and popularity; analyzes the significance of Twain's books for American culture and identity; and, is illustrated with images from first editions of Twain's works. A short appendix directs readers to the author's award-winning website on 'Mark Twain in his Times'. |
Publication Date | 10-Mar-10 |
Number of Pages | 144 |
Mark Twain paperback english - 10-Mar-10