Mark Twain

Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835, is widely regarded as one of America's greatest writers and humorists. Growing up along the Mississippi River, he drew inspiration from his experiences as a riverboat pilot, gold prospector, and newspaper reporter. Twain's sharp wit and keen observations of human nature are reflected in his beloved novels, most notably "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and its sequel, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." These works not only entertain but also explore the complexities of race, identity, and morality in America during the 19th century.

Twain's unique voice and storytelling ability have left a lasting impact on literature, making him a cherished figure in the Western canon. His playful yet poignant writing invites readers to reflect on life's deeper truths while enjoying a good laugh. As you explore his works in this app, you'll find a treasure trove of insights and adventures that continue to resonate with readers today. Dive into Twain's world and discover the timeless charm of his storytelling!

Extracts from Adam's Diary

Read by Mr. Baby Man 4.6
Get the true story of Adam and Eve, straight from the source. This humorous text is a day-to-day account of Adam’s life from happiness in th…

Goldsmith's Friend Abroad Again

Read by John Greenman 4.6
This satire on the U.S.A.'s myth of being the "Home of the Oppressed, where all men are free and equal", is unrelenting in its pur…

The Treaty with China

Read by John Greenman 4.6
"A good candidate for 'the most under-appreciated work by Mark Twain' would be 'The Treaty With China,' which he published in the New Y…

Eve’s Diary

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Eve’s Diary is a humorous monologue about Eve’s experiences at the dawn of creation. She is fascinated by every aspect of the new world arou…

The Gilded Age, A Tale of Today

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The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today is an 1873 novel by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner that satirizes greed and political corruption in po…

Mark Twain in the New York Times, Part Three (1890-1899)

Read by John Greenman 4.7
This collection of articles by and about Mark Twain and his family was compiled by Barbara Schmidt, publisher of twainquotes.com. Included i…

The Innocents Abroad (version 2)

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The Innocents Abroad is Mark Twain's witty and insightful account of his travels through Europe and the Holy Land in 1866. As he embarks on …

The Awful German Language (version 2)

Read by Kirsten Wever 4.7
This long essay is a work of mock philology, one of several appendices to Twain’s travel novel, A Tramp Abroad. In it, Twain explains, compl…

Extract from Captain Stormfield's Visit to Heaven (version 3)

Read by John Greenman 4.5
This was the last story published by Twain, a few months before he died. The story follows Captain Elias Stormfield on his extremely long co…

Mark Twain's Travel Letters from 1891-92

Read by John Greenman 4.5
This collection of Mark Twain travel letters was compiled by Barbara Schmidt for her website, TwainQuotes.com. According to his biographer, …

Is Shakespeare Dead?

Read by PhyllisV 4.7
A short, semi-autobiographical work by American humorist Mark Twain. It explores the controversy over the authorship of the Shakespearean li…

A Horse's Tale

Read by Gregg Margarite (1957-2012) 4.5
Soldier Boy is the top steed at Fort Paxton. He is Buffalo Bill’s favorite horse and has led a life of glory and honor. One day General Alis…

Moments With Mark Twain

Read by Lee Smalley 4.6
These selections from the works of Mark Twain are presented in chronological order. They include the memorable whitewashing of the fence in …

Christian Science

Read by John Greenman 4.3
Christian Science is a 1907 collection of essays Mark Twain wrote about Christian Science, beginning with an article that was published in C…

The Stolen White Elephant (Version 2)

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"The Stolen White Elephant" was written by Mark Twain and published in 1882. In it, an Indian elephant, en route from India to Bri…

Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offences

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Fenimore Cooper - author of The Deerslayer, The Last of the Mohicans, etc - has often been praised, but just as often been criticised for hi…

Life In California, Excerpted From 'Roughing It' By Mark Twain

Read by David Wales 4.9
This recording is chapters 56 through 61 plus 78 of the 1879 edition of 'Roughing It' by Mark Twain (1835-1910). The chapters contain in Tw…

Mark Twain's Autobiography: With An Introduction by Albert Bigelow Paine - Volume II

Read by John Greenman 4.4
While the Mark Twain Project has created and released a three-volume Mark Twain autobiography with extensive annotations, in the 21st centur…

The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories

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The $30,000 Bequest is a collection of short stories and humorous anecdotes by the renowned author Mark Twain. In this engaging compilation,…

Extract from Captain Stormfield's Visit to Heaven

Read by Kevin LaVergne 4.6
"Captain Stormfield's Visit to Heaven" is a short-story written by American writer Mark Twain and published in 1909. The story fol…

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