Project Gutenberg 2004-09-19 Public domain in the USA. 289 Twain, Mark 1835 1910 Clemens, Samuel Langhorne Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens) Paine, Albert Bigelow 1861 1937 Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 4 (1886-1900) Produced by David Widger "Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 4 (1886-1900)" by Mark Twain is a collection of personal letters written during the late 19th century. This volume showcases Twain's reflections on his life, family, and experiences, alongside insightful commentary and anecdotes that provide a glimpse into his character and the historical context of the time. The letters cover a variety of topics, including family dynamics, literary ambitions, and social commentary, making the correspondence a rich tapestry of Twain's thoughts and the world around him. The opening of the book introduces readers to Twain's domestic life and theatrical pursuits, highlighting the preparations for a surprise performance of "The Prince and the Pauper" by his family and friends. The letters reveal Twain's dynamic relationship with his mother and contemporaries, shedding light on his humor and sensitivity. For instance, Twain shares a heartfelt letter about his mother's past romance, illustrating both her long-buried emotions and his empathy towards her. As he navigates personal anecdotes and broader observations, the opening not only establishes the tone of the correspondence but also sets the stage for an engaging exploration of Twain's personal and literary life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Correspondence Authors, American -- 19th century -- Correspondence PS Text Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Literature 550970 550971 2024-10-02T06:38:31.154034 2023-10-02T06:11:59.166114 text/html text/html 574085 2021-01-27T09:41:18 text/html; charset=utf-8 194487 2021-01-27T09:41:19 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 289152 2024-10-02T06:38:42.451442 application/epub+zip 304595 2024-10-02T06:38:35.036470 application/epub+zip 285523 2024-10-02T06:38:33.587966 application/epub+zip 566110 2024-10-02T06:38:47.149465 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 568179 2024-10-02T06:38:41.474462 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 535755 2022-09-02T07:59:29.846031 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 483749 483742 2024-10-02T06:38:29.813084 2023-10-02T06:11:58.082099 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 483706 2021-01-08T17:42:56 text/plain; charset=utf-8 185860 2021-01-08T17:42:56 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 20573 2024-10-02T06:38:47.283403 application/rdf+xml 19577 2024-10-02T06:38:34.150512 image/jpeg 4161 2024-10-02T06:38:33.865495 image/jpeg 281873 2024-10-02T06:38:31.198031 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia