Mark Twain
Mark Twain by Geoffrey C. Ward is an unabridged audiobook published by Random House Audio on November 13, 2001. This companion piece to the PBS television series presents a biography of one of the most significant figures in American literature, exploring the life and works of the author known for classics such as Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. The audiobook draws on Twain’s writings, diaries, and letters to provide insights into his journey from childhood in Hannibal, Missouri, to his experiences across Europe and the Middle East.
Listeners will find a detailed account of Twain’s evolution as a writer, humorist, and public figure, highlighting his beginnings as a newspaperman and his reflections on life. This edition spans 6 hours across 5 CDs, making it a comprehensive exploration of Twain’s contributions to literature and culture. The audiobook not only serves as a companion to the television series but also stands alone as a thorough biography that delves into the complexities of Twain’s character and his impact on American arts and literature.
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A companion audiobook to the 4-hour PBS television series.
From the authors of Jazz, Baseball, and The Civil War: a biography of one of the central figures of our literature—the American titan who gave us Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer, and Life on the Mississippi.
Using material from Twain’s works, diaries, and letters, Mark Twain follows the great writer/humorist/lecturer/people’s philosopher from the Hannibal, Missouri of his childhood, to the Europe and Middle East of his travels (and hilarious travel books); from his beginnings as a newspaperman to his storied life as (in his own words) “the most conspicuous man on the planet.”
The essential companion audiobook to the upcoming public television series, Mark Twain also stands on its own as an enthralling biography.
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