Short Bio
Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens on November 30, 1835, in Florida, Missouri, and passing on April 21, 1910, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. Known as the "father of American literature,"
Twain is celebrated for his vivid portrayals of American life through his novels "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," the latter often called the "Great American Novel." Twain's works are noted for their wit, satirical edge, and deep insights into human nature and society's hypocrisies.
A master storyteller, Twain also wrote essays, travelogues, and short stories, contributing significantly to American literature's development with his distinctive voice and commentary on the human condition.
