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REVIEW

Susan Aller. Mark Twain: A & E Biography.
Lerner Publications, Softcover, x Pp. $
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The following review appeared 5 September on the Mark Twain Forum.

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Reviewed by:
Dave Thomson


Commissions are donated to the Mark Twain Project

Susan Bivin Aller's biography Mark Twain is one of thirty-five books in a series of A&E publications covering the lives of politicians, athletes, show business luminaries, and famous authors including Edgar Allan Poe, Jack London, Jane Austen, Louisa May Alcott and Maya Angelou. Aller's contribution to this series is a biography of Mark Twain aimed at young readers in grades 6 through Aller's treatment of the life of Samuel Clemens follows a Horatio Alger theme of the rags to riches success story. Mark Twain: A & E Biography consists of seven chapters, a bibliography, index, numerous photos and illustrations. Also included are four single page excerpts from Roughing It (the Pony Express sequence); The Celebrated Jumping Frog; The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (the introduction of Huck Finn); and Advent

Mark Twain: A Biography. Complete by Albert Bigelow Paine

"Mark Twain: A Biography" by Albert Bigelow Paine is a comprehensive biographical account written during the late 19th century. The work delves into the personal and literary life of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, a central figure in American literature. The book spans from Twain's early years and ancestors, giving a glimpse into the formative experiences that shaped his character and works, revealing the complexities of his family, childhood, and the socio-cultural backdrop of his upbringing. The beginning of this biography sets the stage by introducing Twain's lineage, starting with his paternal grandfather and the challenges faced by his father, John Marshall Clemens. It highlights the family's precarious financial situation and their repeated migrations, culminating in their settlement in Florida, Missouri, where Twain was born. Additionally, the opening chapters explore the nuances of Twain's childhood and the array of influences—both nurturing and harsh—that contributed to his development, emphasizing themes such as aspiration, hardship, and the compelling essence of human experience. Throug

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Mark Twain was an American original, a gifted and irreverent storyteller whose portrayal of a young nation captured the imagination of the world. On the trails of the Wild West, on the streets of New York and along the shore of his beloved Mississippi River, he lived out the greatest adventures of 19th century America.

Biography tells Twain's life story, from his carefree boyhood in Hannibal, Missouri, to the devastating tragedies of his later life. The program includes rare photographs, expert interviews and excerpts from the stories that made him a legend. Mark Twain: His Amazing Adventures would be useful for classes on American History, American Culture and Literature.

The program, which will air on November 28, is appropriate for middle and high school audiences. Following are a few questions about the program designed to provoke discussion among students: (1) The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the most famous works of American literature. What is so controversial about this book? (2) Mark Twain lived most of his life during the 19th century. How did he come to be a symbol

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