In English: Mark Twain's Life and Works and His Place in American Literature
Mark Twain's Life and Works and His Place in American Literature Mark Twain was an American, humorist, explorer, and playboy famous for his novels and diary. He was born in Washington State in 1835 and died in 1876. His works include: - The Adventures of Tom Swift - "Huck Finn" - Twenty Years in Sierra Leone (A History Twenty Years Later) - "Playing Cards in Virginia"(The New York Times) - The Innocents Outside These works are considered important landmarks in the history of American literature because they reveal many problems in society at that time, including injustice, poverty, racial discrimination, etc. At the same time, they also show that Mark Twain's humor, sarcasm, and irony made him a well-respected person. In the history of literature, Mark Twain was regarded as unique. His novels and diary were widely welcomed and regarded as one of the representative figures of American literature. His works were widely read and studied, not only in the United States but also around the world. In short, Mark Twain's life and works and his position in the history of American literature was an important milestone that marked the development and evolution of American literature.