Autobiography of Mark Twain: The Complete and Authoritative Edition: 2

Twain, Mark

ISBN 10: 1482928396 ISBN 13: 9781482928396

Publisher: Blackstone Pub, 2013

Synopsis

Mark Twain's complete, uncensoredAutobiographywas an instant bestseller when the first volume was published in 2010, on the centennial of the author's death. Published to rave reviews, theAutobiographywas hailed as the capstone of Twain's career. The eagerly-awaited second volume delves deeper into Twain's life, uncovering the many roles he played in his private and public worlds. Filled with his characteristic blend of humor and ire, the narrative ranges effortlessly across the contemporary scene. He shares his views on writing and speaking, his preoccupation with money, and his contempt for the politics and politicians of his day.

About this title

Review:

"The publishing sensation of the year."--Jonah Raskin"San Francisco Chronicle" (10/11/2013)

"Meticulously edited. . . . A treasure deserving shelf space next to Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer." STARRED REVIEW--Bryce Christensen"Booklist" (09/15/2013)

About the Author:

Benjamin Griffin and Harriet Elinor Smith are editors at the Mark Twain Project, which is housed within the Mark Twain Papers, the world's largest archive of primary materials by this major American writer. Under the direction of General Editor Robert H. Hirst, the Project's editors are producing the first comprehensive edition of all of Mark Twain's writings.

About this edition

• Publisher: Blackstone Pub
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1482928396
• ISBN 13: 9781482928396
• Binding: Audio CD