Realist authors such as Mark Twain and Henry James wrote about life as it was at the time of their lives. These stories were generally fiction but were enhanced with details of real life at the time.
Realism was an attempt by writers to describe life as it actually was instead of depicting life in an idealized manner. Famous realist writers include Mark Twain, Edith Wharton, Henry James, and Fyodor Dostoyevsky.
Mark Twain
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American realism emerged in the late 19th century and continued into the early 20th century, roughly from the 1860s to the 1910s. This movement was characterized by its depiction of ordinary people and everyday life with a focus on accuracy and objective portrayal. Prominent realist authors include Mark Twain, Henry James, and William Dean Howells.
Mark Twain is a notable American realist author who often portrayed characters speaking and acting in a way that mirrored real-life interactions, adding an element of authenticity to his works.
Louis J. Budd has written: 'Our Mark Twain' -- subject(s): American Authors, American Humorists, Biography 'Robert Herrick' -- subject(s): Criticism and interpretation 'On Henry James' 'Mark Twain: social philosopher' -- subject(s): History, Literature and society, Political and social views, Social problems in literature
it includes a strong, independent female character
It includes a strong, independent female character
Mark Twain
James Edward Caron has written: 'Mark Twain, unsanctified newspaper reporter' -- subject(s): America, American Authors, American Humorists, Authors, American, Biography, Correspondence, Criticism and interpretation, Description and travel, Humorists, American, Journalism, Knowledge, Travel
Mark Twain was supposedly the first author to submit a typewritten manuscript to his publisher.
Mark Twain, Charles Dickenson, Gordon Korman, and Sharon Creech