Mark Twain: An Illustrated Biography
by Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns, Dayton Duncan
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Author: Dayton Duncan, Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken BurnsBrand: PBS
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2001-11-13
ISBN: 0375405615
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Knopf
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Book Review: "I am not 'an 'American," he once said." I am 'the' American."
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent biography for many reasons.It is written in very simple language and makes a fast paced read.There are a multitude of excellent and relevant photos of Twain,all the members of his family and at many stages of their lives.There are numerous pictures of where Twain lived and homes he had.Also, many pictures of family life.He lived such an interesting life ,it takes a lot of pictures to make one see what it was all like.The pictures are so good that it would be impossible to convey the same thing in words alone.Along with the personal photos, there are all kinds of illustrations from every aspect of his life.The book contains 275 illustrations,and every last one is a real gem.The book is based on a film that was aired a couple of years ago and undoubtedly will be shown many more times;keep an eye out for it.
The book does an excellent job of showing Twain as a person and all the things that were important in his life;and there were so many.
The one thing that is really explained is why "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is possibly the first,greatest and most important novel in American Literature. If you hadn't thought about it,this book might convince you.
I read a lot of biographies,but I have a hard job in trying to think of one that was as well done as this.As good as the text is,I believe it is the wonderful photos and illustrations that puts this book over the top.
If you are a lover of Twain's work and life,you should make every effort to get hold of this super effort.
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