Examines the life and work of nineteenth-century American author Mark Twain, featuring a biographical profile, critical analysis of the themes, symbols, and ideas in his writing, a selection of critical essays, a chronology, and references.
General Note
"Comprehensive biography and critical analysis"--Cover.
Content Note
Biography of Mark Twain / Norma Jean Lutz -- Mark Twain: "The Lincoln of our language" / Tenley Williams -- Mark Twain's Civil War / Neil Schmitz -- Joyous heresy: travelling with the innocent abroad / Henry B. Wonham -- Introduction to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer & The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn / Stuart Hutchinson -- Chronology.