Mark Twain, a famous American writer and humorist, wrote many popular novels including the classic ‘Huckleberry Finn’ which earned him great respect. Mark Twain was born in Florida in 1835. His work earned him word wide respect in a short period of time. Till today, Mark Twain remains a popular figure throughout the world; especially in America. He is said to have introduced the colloquial speech concept in American fiction.
There are numerous interesting facts about Mark Twain that most of us are unaware of. Here are some interesting facts about Mark Twain:
• Mark Twain was simply a pen name. His real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens. Another pen name was Thomas Jefferson Snodgrass. He used this nickname when he wrote for Keokuk Post.
• When Halley comet appeared in 1835, two weeks later Mark Twain was born. 75 years later when the comment appeared again, Mark Twain died on the same day as Halley Comet appeared, in Redding. His is buried in New York in Woodland Cemetery.
• During his teenage years, Mark twain worked as a printer.
• During American Civil War Mark Twain also served. He formed Confederate militia group called ‘Marion Rangers’ but the militia group was disbanded just two weeks later, after which Twain left for Missouri and went to Nevada. He was to work as a miner there.
• Other than writing, Mark Twain also performed other jobs from time to time namely gold prospector, steamboat pilot and journalist during the period of Gold Rush in Nevada and San Francisco.
• Twain was also said to be a famous lecturer who was known for his art of storytelling and stage presence.
• Olivia was the wife of Twain for 34 years, after which she died. She gave Twain four children: Jean, Susy, Langdon and Clara Clemens.
• Twain adopted his pen name in 1863 in Nevada. This was the time that earned him fame now and in later life. He became a notable writer and earned his name as an individual famous writer.
• Twain became famous quickly with just over thirty pieces of his writing that were published. He wrote about satire literature, short stories, historical fiction and non-fiction. He is the one responsible for writing classics namely Huckleberry Finn, The Prince and The Pauper and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
• Mark twain has also written about five travelogues which are about the experience of Mark Twain during his visit between Western US and Asia.
• The Classical Huckleberry Finn has the honor of being as the fifth frequently challenged book by American Library Association.
• He was vice president of American Anti-Imperialist League during his last few years of life. He became the vice president in 1901.
Mark Twain is considered as not only a famous American literature writer but also considered as a true hero. In his life, Mark Twain went through a vivid journey and is also known to help shape the country. Mark Twain remains with us even today.
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