Chapters from My Autobiography by Mark Twain
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About this eBook
| Author | Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
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| Title | Chapters from My Autobiography |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Chapters from My Autobiography" by Mark Twain is a collection of autobiographical sketches written in the late 19th century. This work features Twain's reflections on his life, family, and career, showcasing both the notable and mundane aspects that shaped his identity as an author and humorist. The book is characterized by Twain’s distinctive wit and observational humor as he explores themes of ancestry, personal experiences, and the nature of storytelling. The opening of the autobiography introduces Twain’s concept of a non-linear, expansive narrative which encompasses a wide range of topics that interest him at any given time. He discusses his family lineage, humorously facing the legacies of his ancestors while making light of personal expectations and societal norms. Twain recalls anecdotes from his early life, including a comical episode involving a dinner invitation in Berlin where he felt the need to boast about his ancestry. Through this candid and often self-deprecating storytelling, Twain sets a tone of approachable reflection that invites readers to engage with his life's experiences humorously and poignantly. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
| Subject | Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Humorists, American -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19987 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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