Must-have guides designed to introduce students and teachers to key
topics and authors. Mark Twain is a central figure in
nineteenth-century American literature, and his novels are among
the best-known and most often studied texts in the field. This
clear and incisive introduction provides a biography of the author
and situates his works in the historical and cultural context of
his times. Peter Messent gives accessible but penetrating readings
of the best-known writings including Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry
Finn. He pays particular attention to the way Twain's humour works
and how it underpins his prose style. The final chapter provides
up-to-date analysis of the recent critical reception of Twain's
writing, and summarises the contentious and important debates about
his literary and cultural position. The guide to further reading
will help those who wish to extend their research and critical work
on the author. This book will be of outstanding value to anyone
coming to Twain for the first time.
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