Mark Twain

Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835, is widely regarded as one of America's greatest writers and humorists. Growing up along the Mississippi River, he drew inspiration from his experiences as a riverboat pilot, gold prospector, and newspaper reporter. Twain's sharp wit and keen observations of human nature are reflected in his beloved novels, most notably "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and its sequel, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." These works not only entertain but also explore the complexities of race, identity, and morality in America during the 19th century.

Twain's unique voice and storytelling ability have left a lasting impact on literature, making him a cherished figure in the Western canon. His playful yet poignant writing invites readers to reflect on life's deeper truths while enjoying a good laugh. As you explore his works in this app, you'll find a treasure trove of insights and adventures that continue to resonate with readers today. Dive into Twain's world and discover the timeless charm of his storytelling!

Mark Twain in the New York Times, Part Three (1890-1899)

Read by John Greenman 4.7
This collection of articles by and about Mark Twain and his family was compiled by Barbara Schmidt, publisher of twainquotes.com. Included i…

Goldsmith's Friend Abroad Again

Read by John Greenman 4.6
This satire on the U.S.A.'s myth of being the "Home of the Oppressed, where all men are free and equal", is unrelenting in its pur…

The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg

Read by Leonard Wilson (1930-2024) 4.4
The town of Hadleyburg had the reputation of being the most honest town in a wide area, indeed an incorruptible community. The elders took t…

Extract from Captain Stormfield’s Visit to Heaven (version 4)

Read by Phil Chenevert 4.9
Mark Twain pokes a little good natured fun at the usual concept of heaven. The story follows Captain Elias Stormfield on his extremely long…

Extract from Captain Stormfield's Visit to Heaven (version 2)

Read by Gregg Margarite (1957-2012) 4.3
In the afterlife grizzled sea captain Eli Stormfield finds himself piloting a ship to heaven. Despite a detour and some navigation errors he…

The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer

Read by lca-master 4.6
Thomas "Tom" Sawyer is the title character of the Mark Twain novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876). He appears in three other …

Christian Science

Read by John Greenman 4.3
Christian Science is a 1907 collection of essays Mark Twain wrote about Christian Science, beginning with an article that was published in C…

Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offences

Read by Gesine 4.4
Fenimore Cooper - author of The Deerslayer, The Last of the Mohicans, etc - has often been praised, but just as often been criticised for hi…

Extract from Captain Stormfield's Visit to Heaven (version 3)

Read by John Greenman 4.5
This was the last story published by Twain, a few months before he died. The story follows Captain Elias Stormfield on his extremely long co…

Essays on Paul Bourget

Read by John Greenman 5
In this engaging collection, Mark Twain offers his sharp wit and keen observations on the works and ideas of French novelist and critic Paul…

The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories

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The $30,000 Bequest is a collection of short stories and humorous anecdotes by the renowned author Mark Twain. In this engaging compilation,…

Mark Twain's Autobiography: With An Introduction by Albert Bigelow Paine - Volume II

Read by John Greenman 4.4
While the Mark Twain Project has created and released a three-volume Mark Twain autobiography with extensive annotations, in the 21st centur…

The Jumping Frog

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"The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" is an 1865 short story by Mark Twain. It was also published as "The Notorio…

The Death Disk

Read by John Greenman 4.4
Mark Twain's "Death Disk" was inspired by the historical account of the execution of Colonel John Poyer of Pembroke, Wales on Apri…

De Lotgevallen van Tom Sawyer

Read by Bart de Leeuw 4.5
Uit de inleiding van de schrijver bij de originele Engelstalige uitgave (helaas niet in deze vertaling opgenomen): "Ofschoon mijn boek …

How to Tell a Story, and Other Essays

Read by Claudia Salto 3.9
In his inimitable way, Mark Twain gives sound advice about how to tell a story, then lets us in on some curious incidents he experienced, an…

1601: Conversation, as it was by the Social Fireside, in the Time of the Tudors

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Please note: this recording contains strong language."1601," wrote Mark Twain, "is a supposititious conversation which takes …

Extract from Captain Stormfield's Visit to Heaven

Read by Kevin LaVergne 4.6
"Captain Stormfield's Visit to Heaven" is a short-story written by American writer Mark Twain and published in 1909. The story fol…

The Stolen White Elephant

Read by Kristen McQuillin 3.8
In this Mark Twain short story an Indian elephant, en route from India to Britain as a gift to Queen, disappears in New Jersey. The local po…

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (version 3)

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The book is noted for its colorful description of people and places along the Mississippi River, and its sober and often scathing look at en…

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