000 02434cam a22003373u 4500
001 3390
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610133111.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aHowells, William Dean,
_d1837-1920
245 1 0 _aMy Mark Twain (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-22
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"My Mark Twain" by William Dean Howells is a collection of personal reminiscences and reflections written during the late 19th century. The book presents an intimate portrait of the celebrated author Samuel L. Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, showcasing his personality, friendships, and experiences throughout their long acquaintance. Howells shares stories that illuminate Twain's character, his humor, and his distinctive perspective on life, providing readers with a sense of the man behind the literary icon. The opening of the memoir introduces Howells's first encounter with Twain in the Boston office of James T. Fields, the editor of "The Atlantic Monthly", where they developed a friendship that would span over four decades. Howells reflects on Twain's unique fashion sense, his exuberant personality, and his approach to storytelling, hinting at the playful yet complex nature of their interactions. The narrative flows through memories of literary lunches, observations of Twain's habits, and insights into his family life, particularly his deep affection for his wife, Olivia. The introduction sets the stage for an engaging exploration of Twain's literary genius and personal quirks, promising readers an affectionate look at one of America's greatest writers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTwain, Mark, 1835-1910
653 _aAmerican literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
653 _aAuthors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
653 _aHowells, William Dean, 1837-1920 -- Friends and associates
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3390
999 _c45461
_d45461