“I am living a new and exalted life of late. It steeps me in a sacred rapture to see a portrait develop and take soul under my hand. First, I throw off a study - just a mere study, a few apparently random lines - and to look at it you would hardly ever suspect who it was going to be; even I cannot tell, myself.”
Mark Twain's works encompass a wide range of genres, from the satirical novel 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' to the travelogue 'The Innocents Abroad'. His writing is characterized by its sharp wit, vivid imagery, and insightful observations on human nature and society. This collection provides a comprehensive view of Twain's literary contributions, offering readers a glimpse into the mind of one of America's most influential authors. more
Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was a renowned American author and humorist in the 19th century. His works are characterized by humor, satire, and profound social insight, with notable novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. more
“Now, isn't imagination a precious thing? It peoples the earth with all manner of wonders.”
“Poetry should be common in experience but uncommon in books.”
“I never take my own side in a quarrel.”
“Have courage and a little willingness to venture and be defeated.”
“Let cloud shapes swarm, / Let chaos storm, / I wait for form.”