Project gutenberg mark twain autobiography volume

AuthorTwain, Mark, Title Chapters from My Autobiography Note Wikipedia page about this book: Note Reading ease score: (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Project gutenberg mark twain autobiography volume Judge Clemens ran out and found the men down, punishing each other on the pavement. Selms himself used to tell this story as a great joke. One day, when the big packet came down and stopped at Hannibal, he slipped aboard and crept under one of the boats on the upper deck. They stood holding their breath, their mouths open.

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Summary "Chapters from My Autobiography" by Mark Twain is a collection of autobiographical sketches written in the late 19th century. This work features Twain's reflections on his life, family, and career, showcasing both the notable and mundane aspects that shaped his identity as an author and humorist.

The book is characterized by Twain’s distinctive wit and observational humor as he explores themes of ancestry, personal experiences, and the nature of storytelling. The opening of the autobiography introduces Twain’s concept of a non-linear, expansive narrative which encompasses a wide range of topics that interest him at any given time.

Project gutenberg mark twain autobiography volume 1 His mother said:. Gray and deep-set under bushy brows, they literally looked you through. He no longer practised law. Once the children saw one brought into Florida by six men who took him to an empty cabin, where they threw him on the floor and bound him with ropes.

He discusses his family lineage, humorously facing the legacies of his ancestors while making light of personal expectations and societal norms. Twain recalls anecdotes from his early life, including a comical episode involving a dinner invitation in Berlin where he felt the need to boast about his ancestry. Through this candid and often self-deprecating storytelling, Twain sets a tone of approachable reflection that invites readers to engage with his life's experiences humorously and poignantly.

(This is an automatically generated summary.) LanguageEnglishLoC ClassPS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literatureSubject Twain, Mark, Subject Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography Subject Humorists, American -- 19th century -- Biography CategoryTextEBook-No.Release DateDec 1, StatusPublic domain in the USA.Downloads downloads in the last 30 days.Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!