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Noel Grove He is a freelance writer whose main business is writing non- fiction books. He worked for 25 years as a staff writer for National Geographic Magazine. America's National refuges(1984) Birds of North America(1996) Anyone but Duane(2008)

A Mirror of America 1. “Mirror” means a person who gives a true representation or description of the country. 2. Generally speaking, all literary giants in human history are also great historians, thinkers and philosophers. Their works often reveal more truth than many political essays. 3. Mark Twain was one of these giants, and his life and works are a mirror of America of his time.

Picture from Dave Thomson collection: Analyzing writing styles of Mark Twain Use of colloquial lauguage : making the characters vivid

Perfect combination of black humor and satire : making the novels full of philosophy and artistry Picture from Dave Thomson collection:

The life stories of Mark Twain In 1835 the Mississippi river bank Samuel Langhorne Clemens One hero produced by the time ★ his most colorful life typesetter, sailor, writer,merchant,reporter... ★ his most miserable life many beloved families died one by one in his life

A Big Fortune to the Whole Human Beings A giant in the history of America and the whole world ※ excellent writer and lecturer ※ Mark Twain Award—the highest award of American humor art Picture from Dave Thomson collection:

His personality :mischievous daring, ingenuity, and the sweet innocence of his affection for Becky Thatcher

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER Its hero is a national icon, celebrated as a distinctively American figure both at home and abroad. Tom Sawyer's bold spirit, winsome smile, and inventive solutions to the problems of everyday life - whether getting his friends to whitewash a fence for him, or escaping the demands of his vigilant Aunt Polly - have won him the hearts of generations.

One of the most famous travel books ever written by an American, here is an irreverent and incisive commentary on the "New Barbarians'" encounter with the Old World. Twain's hilarious satire impales with sharp wit both the chauvinist and the cosmopolitan.

Mark Twain was born in Florida and grew up in the tao sound of Mississipi."Mark Twain",which means"watermark two",was a call used by sailors on the Mississippi to warn shipmates that they were coming into shallow water. The natural scenery and colorful life and all kinds of people over there have influnced Mark Twain deeply.It has not only raised Mark Twain,but also its geographical impacts given Twain's literary creation and created a unique style of writing.Mark Twain loved the great river so much that he always went in the direction of the nearby Mississippi. Many of his great works are set in the background of the Mississippi River, such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and Life on the Mississippi.

Mark Twain’s Masterpieces

The influence of Twain Modern society has been greatly influenced by Twain’s satire. His works have opened the eyes of the American people and that of the world to issues of racism, freedom, morality and self- definition in the society.

Twain was a master at rendering colloquial speech. He had a very important role in creating and popularizing a distinctive American literature built on American themes and language. His ability to accomplish a change in the literature also had an effect on the American reverence for European and British culture and all other things associated with it. So his satire has greatly influenced the course of history.Twain was a master at rendering colloquial speech. He had a very important role in creating and popularizing a distinctive American literature built on American themes and language. His ability to accomplish a change in the literature also had an effect on the American reverence for European and British culture and all other things associated with it. So his satire has greatly influenced the course of history. In his widely acclaimed masterpiece, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain focuses on three traits: racism, alcoholism and mob mentality. You know that Mark Twain has passed some valuable messages across, one of which being similar to a book judged by its cover (Quest4Glory, 2004). His messages have been the basis of most human right activists in our present day. For example, though racism was part of the story, yet the moral of the story remains clear: there is more to people than color, just like there is more to a book than its cover.In his widely acclaimed masterpiece, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain focuses on three traits: racism, alcoholism and mob mentality. You know that Mark Twain has passed some valuable messages across, one of which being similar to a book judged by its cover (Quest4Glory, 2004). His messages have been the basis of most human right activists in our present day. For example, though racism was part of the story, yet the moral of the story remains clear: there is more to people than color, just like there is more to a book than its cover. Also, Mark Twain, through his book The Gilded Age (1873), described the social, political corruption that has ravaged the American nation. And today, the period of the 1870s is regarded as ‘The Gilded Age’. This is one of the influences of Mark Twain’s satire on modern day society. Again, many writers, generations after his demise regarded Mark Twain as their major inspiration. Examples include Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, etc.Also, Mark Twain, through his book The Gilded Age (1873), described the social, political corruption that has ravaged the American nation. And today, the period of the 1870s is regarded as ‘The Gilded Age’. This is one of the influences of Mark Twain’s satire on modern day society. Again, many writers, generations after his demise regarded Mark Twain as their major inspiration. Examples include Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, etc.