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Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 4 (1886-1900)   By: (1835-1911)

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Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 4 (1886-1900) offers readers a unique insight into the brilliant mind of one of America's most beloved authors. Through a series of letters written to friends, family, and colleagues, Twain reveals his wit, humor, and keen observations on the world around him.

The letters in this volume cover a wide range of topics, from personal anecdotes and humorous stories to reflections on politics, literature, and social issues of the time. Twain's sharp wit and keen sense of humor shine through in every letter, making for an engaging and entertaining read.

One of the highlights of this collection is Twain's correspondence with other prominent figures of his time, such as his friend and publisher, William Dean Howells, and his close friend Henry H. Rogers. These letters provide a fascinating glimpse into Twain's personal relationships and the way he interacted with his peers in the literary world.

Overall, Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 4 (1886-1900) is a must-read for fans of Twain's work and anyone interested in getting to know the man behind the famous pen name. It offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a true literary genius and is sure to delight readers of all ages.

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MARK TWAIN'S LETTERS 1886 1900

VOLUME IV.

By Mark Twain

ARRANGED WITH COMMENT BY ALBERT BIGELOW PAINE

XXVI. LETTERS, 1886 87. JANE CLEMENS'S ROMANCE. UNMAILED LETTERS, ETC.

When Clemens had been platforming with Cable and returned to Hartford for his Christmas vacation, the Warner and Clemens families had joined in preparing for him a surprise performance of The Prince and the Pauper. The Clemens household was always given to theatricals, and it was about this time that scenery and a stage were prepared mainly by the sculptor Gerhardt for these home performances, after which productions of The Prince and the Pauper were given with considerable regularity to audiences consisting of parents and invited friends. The subject is a fascinating one, but it has been dwelt upon elsewhere. [In Mark Twain: A onn, chaps. cliii and clx.] We get a glimpse of one of these occasions as well as of Mark Twain's financial progress in the next brief

To W. D. Howells; in Boston:

Jan. 3, '86.

MY DEAR HOWELLS, The date set for the Prince and Pauper play is ten days hence Jan. 13. I hope you and Pilla can take a train that arrives here during the day; the one that leaves Boston toward the end of the afternoon would be a trifle late; the performance would have already begun when you reached the house... Continue reading book >>


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