his father, john clemens, was said to be an unsmiling fellow and legends has it that Samuel clemens, mark twaine, never saw him even smile. his mother on the other hand was gentle, kind, and loving. mysteriously, his father died and this left his mother being in charge of the household. she had to take care of over 5 children. ( im forgot how many children she had but there was definitely more than 5 ) as he grew up, he became a printer, a writer, an editor, and a man saling a boat across the Mississippi river and when he was called to war, transportation on the Mississippi was halted
Both Mark Twains and Thomas Eakins works portrayed a realistic view of the American life style.
Both Mark Twains and Thomas Eakins works portrayed a realistic view of the American life style.
Before these events the day was glorious with expectancy after them the day was a dead and empty thing
One major event in Mark Twain's life was the publication of his novel "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" in 1885, which is considered a groundbreaking work in American literature.
Mark Twain worked as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River prior to the Civil War. His adventures on the job were the basis for his "Life On The Mississippi". At the outbreak of the Civil War, he joined the Confederate Army with Marion's Raiders, a local group, for a few weeks.
Tom Sawyer is a fictional character created by Mark Twain in his novel "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". He is depicted as a mischievous young boy living in a small town along the Mississippi River, known for his adventurous spirit and cleverness. In real life, there is no person named Tom Sawyer; he is purely a figment of Twain's imagination.
Mark Twain's voice in "Life on the Mississippi" is vivid, humorous, factual, and critical. He provides detailed descriptions of his experiences as a cub pilot on a steamboat, blending his observations with witty commentary and astute reflections on the social dynamics of the time. His writing style is engaging, characterized by a mix of irony and nostalgia.
Mark Twain's life experiences greatly influenced his writing, as he drew inspiration from his childhood in Missouri, his time as a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River, and his travels around the world. His use of humor, satire, and keen observations of society were shaped by his personal hardships and social commentary on issues such as racism, imperialism, and human nature. Twain's ability to capture the complexities of American life in his writing was a direct result of his own adventures and misfortunes.
Both Thomas Eakins and Mark Twain were known for their realistic depictions of American life. Eakins portrayed everyday scenes with great attention to detail in his paintings, while Twain used humor and satire to comment on societal issues in his writing. Both artists were influential in shaping American culture during the 19th century.
Mark Twain was a printer's aprentice in his 10-14 years of life. As he got more mature, he became a man writing articles in newspapers. After that he took the next step towards writing, he became a author and wrote many books.
he wrote The Innocence Abroad is written about his travels to the Mediterranean Sea, Roughing It and The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County are composed about his travels with his brother to the western front, and Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer, and Life on the Mississippi are all written about his boyhood in Hannibal and his growing up on or near the Mississippi River.
lets see, well if you go sell crack on third street for about three years you will have enough money. so about &999,999,999 because the paper he used had hints of silver and the ink was pure gold. also this is one of the most important pieces of literature in history there was only 5 copies ever made.