02301cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000028001122450050001402640051001903000047002413360026002883370026003143380036003405000031003765080029004075201296004365340045017326530045017776530056018227000038018788560042019169990017019583196UtSlPG20260610133109.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aTwain, Mark,d1835-191010aMark Twain's Letters — Volume 4 (1886-1900) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-09-19  aProduced by David Widger  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aTwain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Correspondence  aAuthors, American -- 19th century -- Correspondence1 aPaine, Albert Bigelow,d1861-193740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3196  c45268d45268