The Singular Mark Twain A Biography
The Singular Mark Twain: A Biography by Fred Kaplan, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on August 9, 2005, is a comprehensive exploration of the life of one of America’s most influential literary figures. This reprint edition spans 768 pages and presents a detailed account of Mark Twain’s multifaceted career as a writer, businessman, and social commentator, highlighting his significant contributions to American literature and culture.
Readers will find a vibrant portrayal of Twain’s personality and his impact on society, including his outspoken views on racism and imperialism. Kaplan’s biography delves into Twain’s legacy as a storyteller and satirist, examining how he coined the term “the Gilded Age” and created memorable literary characters that resonate in American culture. This work offers insights into the historical context of Twain’s life and the various roles he played, making it a significant addition to the fields of biography and cultural studies.
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In this magisterial full-scale biography of America’s greatest storyteller and satirist, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist Fred Kaplan refashions our image of Mark Twain and etches a vibrant portrait of a singular personality who created some of the most memorable literary characters of our culture. He coined the phrase “the Gilded Age,” spoke out vigorously against racism and imperialism, and in his multifaceted singularity as writer, businessman, polemicist, investor, inventor, and self-promoter became the most widely extolled and most dominant icon of American literature. As Kaplan writes, “There has been no one like him since.”
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