“All say, ‘how hard it is that we have to die’ -- a strange complaint to come from the mouths of those who have had to live.”
Quote by Mark Twain
Work
Pudd'nhead Wilson and Those Extraordinary Twins
Mark Twain's satirical narrative delves into the complexities of human nature and the societal constructs of race and class through the story of two identical twin brothers, one black and one white, who are separated at birth and raised in different environments. more
Author
Mark Twain
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
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