Jeffrey Steinbrink
Getting to be Mark Twain
Getting to be Mark Twain
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Mark Twain was not always as we know him today; he began life as a loose gathering of postures, attitudes, and voices in the mind of Samuel Clemens. This is the story of his coming of age, beginning in 1867 and ending in 1871, when he settled in Hartford. During these years, Clemens sifted through the elements in his personality and began to assume the qualities we now associate with him, becoming the Mark Twain of all time.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 23 September 2022
Publisher: University of California Press
Mark Twain, a cultural icon who is familiar to almost every American and renowned internationally, has a fascinating journey that began as a loose gathering of postures, attitudes, and voices in the mind of Samuel Clemens. It took some time before he fully embraced the personality that the world recognizes today. This is the story of Mark Twain's coming of age, spanning from 1867 to 1871.
In 1867, Clemens embarked on a journey by steamship, Quaker City, and immediately expressed a desire to move. During the intervening years, he underwent significant changes as he ventured east, gained fame and fortune with the publication of Innocents Abroad, courted and married Olivia Langdon, and established himself as a professional writer. Each of these steps represented a profound transformation in the former Wild Humorist of the Pacific Slope as he sifted through the elements in his personality and began to assume the qualities that we now associate with him.
The tale that unfolds here showcases how Mark Twain, during the late 1860s, evolved into the Mark Twain of all time. This title is part of UC Press' Voices Revived program, which commemorates the University of California Press' mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Voices Revived utilizes print-on-demand technology to make high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again, drawing from a backlist dating back to 1893. This title was originally published in 1991.
Mark Twain's journey is a testament to the power of growth, self-discovery, and the impact of one's environment on shaping one's identity. His life and works continue to resonate with people worldwide, reminding us of the importance of embracing our unique qualities, navigating the complexities of life, and leaving a lasting legacy.
Weight: 363g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520348233
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