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!

The Prince and the Pauper (Version 4 - Dramatic Reading)

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The Prince and the Pauper tells the story of two young boys who are identical in appearance: Tom Canty, a pauper who lives with his abusive …

Mark Twain's Speeches, Part 1

Read by John Greenman 4.8
Spanning the time between 1872 and the year before he died, this collection of after-dinner speeches, random thoughts to "the press&quo…

Mark Twain: The Complete Interviews

Read by John Greenman 4.9
This collection of the 258 known, publicly-printed interviews of Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens) was compiled by Gary Scharnhorst and …

The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches

Read by John Greenman 4.7
As the title reveals, these stories are a collection of some of Mark Twain's more fanciful and eccentric works. They run the gamut from poli…

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

Read by John Greenman 4.8
While the Mark Twain Project has created and released a three-volume Mark Twain autobiography with extensive annotations, in the 21st centur…

Mark Twain's Journal Writings, Volume 2

Read by John Greenman 4.7
This second collection of essays by Mark Twain is a good example of the diversity of subject matter about which he wrote. As with the essays…

How To Tell A Story, and Other Essays (Version 2)

Read by John Greenman 4.7
The complete collection of works using this title. Other versions, including the Project Gutenberg version, have been radically shortened. M…

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…

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, …

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…

A Curious Dream and Other Sketches

Read by Ben Tucker 4.8
Celebrated American humorist Mark Twain delivers a delightful collection of the witty stories for which he is so well known. From the stran…

The Prince and the Pauper (version 3)

Read by Luke Sieburg 4.6
The Prince and the Pauper tells the story of two young boys who are identical in appearance: Tom Canty, a pauper who lives with his abusive …

In Defense of Harriet Shelley

Read by John Greenman 4.6
Mark Twain pulls no punches while exposing the "real" Percy Shelley in this scathing condemnation of Edward Dowden's "Life of…

Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn

Read by Marcy Kahan 4.5
By Mark Twain, dramatised by Marcy Kahan, one of the great American novels comes into rich and multilayered life in the most complete dramat…

The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson

Read by Michael Yard 4.5
In one of his later novels, the master storyteller spins a tale of two children switched at infancy. A slave takes on the identity of master…

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Read by Annie Coleman Rothenberg 4.6
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884) by Mark Twain is one of the truly great American novels, beloved by children, adults, and literary cri…

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Dramatic Reading)

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In order to escape his cruel father, and led by a thirst for adventure, Huck Finn sets off down the Mississippi River with Jim, an escaped s…

The £1,000,000 Bank-Note & other new Stories

Read by John Greenman 4.4
Collection contains:-The £1,000,000 Bank-Note-Mental Telegraphy-A Cure for the Blues-The Enemy Conquered; or, Love Triumphant-About al…

Mark Twain's Journal Writings, Volume 3

Read by John Greenman 4.8
This third volume of Mark Twain's journal writings continues on eclectic and varied path established by the first two volumes. Included in t…

The Stolen White Elephant (Version 2)

Read by John Greenman 4.4
"The Stolen White Elephant" was written by Mark Twain and published in 1882. In it, an Indian elephant, en route from India to Bri…

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