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Mark Twain's Letters - Volume 4 offers a deep insight into the author's complex personality, revealing both his strengths and weaknesses. Through his correspondence, we see his profound love for his wife Livy, his capacity for true friendship, and traits such as impetuosity, restlessness, and vanity. Unlike carefully crafted literary letters, these writings emerge from genuine circumstances, providing a candid glimpse into Twain's soul. His letters are marked by a lack of restraint and affectation, reflecting his unfiltered thoughts and feelings. During his first trip to England, Twain was surprised to be celebrated as a literary figure, marking the beginning of his status as an international celebrity. At home, his works like The Innocents Abroad and Roughing It were achieving significant success, contributing to his growing fame. In addition to his literary pursuits, Twain engaged actively in public discourse, addressing issues from maritime safety to political corruption. This collection not only showcases his literary genius but also captures the essence of a man navigating fame while grappling with personal and societal challenges. Twain’s letters serve as a testament to his enduring legacy and the humanity behind the humor.
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Mark Twain's Letters - Volume 4, Mark Twain
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- Pubblicato
- 2017
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- Titolo
- Mark Twain's Letters - Volume 4
- Sottotitolo
- By Mark Twain - Illustrated
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Mark Twain
- Editore
- Independently published
- Pubblicato
- 2017
- Pagine
- 173
- ISBN10
- 1521153973
- ISBN13
- 9781521153970
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- Tag
- Descrizione
- Mark Twain's Letters - Volume 4 offers a deep insight into the author's complex personality, revealing both his strengths and weaknesses. Through his correspondence, we see his profound love for his wife Livy, his capacity for true friendship, and traits such as impetuosity, restlessness, and vanity. Unlike carefully crafted literary letters, these writings emerge from genuine circumstances, providing a candid glimpse into Twain's soul. His letters are marked by a lack of restraint and affectation, reflecting his unfiltered thoughts and feelings. During his first trip to England, Twain was surprised to be celebrated as a literary figure, marking the beginning of his status as an international celebrity. At home, his works like The Innocents Abroad and Roughing It were achieving significant success, contributing to his growing fame. In addition to his literary pursuits, Twain engaged actively in public discourse, addressing issues from maritime safety to political corruption. This collection not only showcases his literary genius but also captures the essence of a man navigating fame while grappling with personal and societal challenges. Twain’s letters serve as a testament to his enduring legacy and the humanity behind the humor.