Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 2 - The Complete and Authoritative Edition (Electronic book text)


Mark TwainOCOs complete, uncensored "Autobiography" was an instant bestseller when the first volume was published in 2010, on the centennial of the authorOCOs death, as he requested. Published to rave reviews, the "Autobiography" was hailed as the capstone of TwainOCOs career. It captures his authentic and unsuppressed voice, speaking clearly from the grave and brimming with humor, ideas, and opinions.
The eagerly-awaited Volume 2 delves deeper into Mark TwainOCOs life, uncovering the many roles he played in his private and public worlds. Filled with his characteristic blend of humor and ire, the narrative ranges effortlessly across the contemporary scene. He shares his views on writing and speaking, his preoccupation with money, and his contempt for the politics and politicians of his day. Affectionate and scathing by turns, his intractable curiosity and candor are everywhere on view.
Editors: Benjamin Griffin and Harriet E. Smith
Associate Editors: Victor Fischer, Michael B. Frank, Sharon K. Goetz and Leslie Diane Myrick
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Mark TwainOCOs complete, uncensored "Autobiography" was an instant bestseller when the first volume was published in 2010, on the centennial of the authorOCOs death, as he requested. Published to rave reviews, the "Autobiography" was hailed as the capstone of TwainOCOs career. It captures his authentic and unsuppressed voice, speaking clearly from the grave and brimming with humor, ideas, and opinions.
The eagerly-awaited Volume 2 delves deeper into Mark TwainOCOs life, uncovering the many roles he played in his private and public worlds. Filled with his characteristic blend of humor and ire, the narrative ranges effortlessly across the contemporary scene. He shares his views on writing and speaking, his preoccupation with money, and his contempt for the politics and politicians of his day. Affectionate and scathing by turns, his intractable curiosity and candor are everywhere on view.
Editors: Benjamin Griffin and Harriet E. Smith
Associate Editors: Victor Fischer, Michael B. Frank, Sharon K. Goetz and Leslie Diane Myrick
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University of California Press

Country of origin

United States

Series

Mark Twain Papers, 11

Release date

October 2013

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Electronic book text - Windows

Pages

736

ISBN-13

978-0-520-95651-3

Barcode

9780520956513

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0-520-95651-6



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