Those Extraordinary Twins

Mark Twain, an iconic figure in American literature, is celebrated for his sharp humor and profound insights into society. Raised in Hannibal, Missouri, his upbringing significantly influenced his most famous works, including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, often regarded as a cornerstone of American literature. Twain's career spanned various roles, including writer, humorist, and lecturer, earning him recognition as one of the greatest humorists in U.S. history and the title "father of American literature" by contemporaries.