“All publishers are Columbuses. The successful author is their America. The reflection that they-like Columbus-didn't discover what they expected to discover, and didn't discover what they started out to discover, doesn't trouble them. All they remember is that they discovered America; they forget that they started out to discover some patch or corner of India.”
Quote by Mark Twain
Work
Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 2: The Complete and Authoritative Edition
The second volume of Mark Twain's autobiography provides a candid and introspective account of his personal experiences and reflections. It delves into his later years, offering readers a deeper understanding of his life and the era in which he lived. 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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