The Mark Twain Encyclopedia

Author : J. R. LeMaster,James Darrell Wilson,Christie Graves Hamric
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 952 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Authors, American
ISBN : 082407212X

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The Mark Twain Encyclopedia by J. R. LeMaster,James Darrell Wilson,Christie Graves Hamric Pdf

A reference guide to the great American author (1835-1910) for students and general readers. The approximately 740 entries, arranged alphabetically, are essentially a collection of articles, ranging significantly in length and covering a variety of topics pertaining to Twain's life, intellectual milieu, literary career, and achievements. Because so much of Twain's writing reflects Samuel Clemens's personal experience, particular attention is given to the interface between art and life, i.e., between imaginative reconstructions and their factual sources of inspiration. Each entry is accompanied by a selective bibliography to guide readers to sources of additional information. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : J.R. LeMaster,James D. Wilson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 888 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781135881283

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The Routledge Encyclopedia of Mark Twain by J.R. LeMaster,James D. Wilson Pdf

"A model reference work that can be used with profit and delight by general readers as well as by more advanced students of Twain. Highly recommended." - Library Journal The Routledge Encyclopedia of Mark Twain includes more than 700 alphabetically arranged entries that cover a full variety of topics on this major American writer's life, intellectual milieu, literary career, and achievements. Because so much of Twain's travel narratives, essays, letters, sketches, autobiography, journalism and fiction reflect his personal experience, particular attention is given to the delicate relationship between art and life, between artistic interpretations and their factual source. This comprehensive resource includes information on: Twain’s life and times: the author's childhood in Missouri and apprenticeship as a riverboat pilot, early career as a journalist in the West, world travels, friendships with well-known figures, reading and education, family life and career Complete Works: including novels, travel narratives, short stories, sketches, burlesques, and essays Significant characters, places, and landmarks Recurring concerns, themes or concepts: such as humor, language; race, war, religion, politics, imperialism, art and science Twain’s sources and influences. Useful for students, researchers, librarians and teachers, this volume features a chronology, a special appendix section tracking the poet's genealogy, and a thorough index. Each entry also includes a bibliography for further study.

Author : J.R. LeMaster,James D. Wilson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 882 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781135881351

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The Routledge Encyclopedia of Mark Twain by J.R. LeMaster,James D. Wilson Pdf

"A model reference work that can be used with profit and delight by general readers as well as by more advanced students of Twain. Highly recommended." - Library Journal The Routledge Encyclopedia of Mark Twain includes more than 700 alphabetically arranged entries that cover a full variety of topics on this major American writer's life, intellectual milieu, literary career, and achievements. Because so much of Twain's travel narratives, essays, letters, sketches, autobiography, journalism and fiction reflect his personal experience, particular attention is given to the delicate relationship between art and life, between artistic interpretations and their factual source. This comprehensive resource includes information on: Twain’s life and times: the author's childhood in Missouri and apprenticeship as a riverboat pilot, early career as a journalist in the West, world travels, friendships with well-known figures, reading and education, family life and career Complete Works: including novels, travel narratives, short stories, sketches, burlesques, and essays Significant characters, places, and landmarks Recurring concerns, themes or concepts: such as humor, language; race, war, religion, politics, imperialism, art and science Twain’s sources and influences. Useful for students, researchers, librarians and teachers, this volume features a chronology, a special appendix section tracking the poet's genealogy, and a thorough index. Each entry also includes a bibliography for further study.

Author : R. Kent Rasmussen
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : PSU:000026636511

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Mark Twain A to Z by R. Kent Rasmussen Pdf

Mark Twain A to Z features more than 1,200 entries which provide detailed character analyses and plot summaries of all of Twain's works, thousands of precise chapter citations and cross-references to related subjects, and biographies of the people whom he knew and events that affected his life. 130+ illustrations.

Author : Mark Twain
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1924
Category : Authors, American
ISBN : UOM:39015020697317

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Mark Twain's Autobiography by Mark Twain Pdf

Selected from Mark Twain's typescript.

Author : R. Kent Rasmussen
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 1159 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Authors, American
ISBN : 9781438108520

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Critical Companion to Mark Twain by R. Kent Rasmussen Pdf

Praise for the previous edition:RASD/ALA "Outstanding Reference Source, 1996""'Essential' is the word for it!

Author : Cindy Lovell
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0313372136

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All Things Twain by Cindy Lovell Pdf

Written with the needs of high school students in mind, this reference explores the cultural history of Mark Twain's world, provides insight and perspective into the background of his writings, and helps readers learn about American history through his works.

Author : Shelley Fisher Fishkin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2002-10-03
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780199729067

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A Historical Guide to Mark Twain by Shelley Fisher Fishkin Pdf

Mark Twain (born Samuel Clemens), a former printer's apprentice, journalist, steamboat pilot, and miner, remains to this day one of the most enduring and beloved of America's great writers. Combining cultural criticism with historical scholarship, A Historical Guide to Mark Twain addresses a wide range of topics relevant to Twain's work, including religion, commerce, race, gender, social class, and imperialism. Like all of the Historical Guides to American Authors, this volume includes an introduction, a brief biography, a bibliographic essay, and an illustrated chronology of the author's life and times.

Author : James S. Leonard
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Education
ISBN : 0822322978

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Making Mark Twain Work in the Classroom by James S. Leonard Pdf

A collection of articles on Twain's work expressing a broad range of critical perspectives and pedagogical methods, intended to address race, gender and class issues in the classroom.

Author : Salvatore Attardo
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 985 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781483364704

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Encyclopedia of Humor Studies by Salvatore Attardo Pdf

The Encyclopedia of Humor: A Social History explores the concept of humor in history and modern society in the United States and internationally. This work’s scope encompasses the humor of children, adults, and even nonhuman primates throughout the ages, from crude jokes and simple slapstick to sophisticated word play and ironic parody and satire. As an academic social history, it includes the perspectives of a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, child development, social psychology, life style history, communication, and entertainment media. Readers will develop an understanding of the importance of humor as it has developed globally throughout history and appreciate its effects on child and adult development, especially in the areas of health, creativity, social development, and imagination. This two-volume set is available in both print and electronic formats. Features & Benefits: The General Editor also serves as Editor-in-Chief of HUMOR: International Journal of Humor Research for The International Society for Humor Studies. The book’s 335 articles are organized in A-to-Z fashion in two volumes (approximately 1,000 pages). This work is enhanced by an introduction by the General Editor, a Foreword, a list of the articles and contributors, and a Reader’s Guide that groups related entries thematically. A Chronology of Humor, a Resource Guide, and a detailed Index are included. Each entry concludes with References/Further Readings and cross references to related entries. The Index, Reader’s Guide themes, and cross references between and among related entries combine to provide robust search-and-browse features in the electronic version. This two-volume, A-to-Z set provides a general, non-technical resource for students and researchers in such diverse fields as communication and media studies, sociology and anthropology, social and cognitive psychology, history, literature and linguistics, and popular culture and folklore.

Author : Mark Twain
Publisher : The Floating Press
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009-12-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781775417071

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Chapters from My Autobiography by Mark Twain Pdf

Renowned American humorist Mark Twain turns his incisive wit loose on his own life story in this unique take on the nineteenth-century memoir. Originally composed in a format that studiously ignored the careful chronological structure that most autobiographies follow, these essays were first published in book form ten years after the author's death. Twain fans will love the author's account of his quintessentially American upbringing, wildly zig-zagging career path, and gradual transition into the writing life.

Author : Thomas J. Reigstad
Publisher : Prometheus Books
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781616145927

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Scribblin' for a Livin': Mark Twain's Pivotal Period in Buffalo by Thomas J. Reigstad Pdf

In August 1869, a thirty-three-year-old journalist named Samuel Clemens - or as he was later known, Mark Twain - moved to Buffalo, New York. At the time, he had high hopes of establishing himself as a successful newspaper editor of the Buffalo Morning Express in the thriving, up-and-coming metropolis at the end of the Erie Canal. In this engaging portrait of the famous author at a formative and important juncture of his life, Thomas J. Reigstad--a Twain scholar--details the domestic, social, and professional experiences of Mark Twain while he lived in Buffalo. Based on years of researching historical archives, combing through microfilm of the Express when Twain was editor, and even interviewing descendants of Buffalonians who knew Twain, Reigstad has uncovered a wealth of fascinating information. The book draws a vivid portrait of Twain's work environment at the Express. Colorful anecdotes about his colleagues and his quirky work habits, along with original Twain stories and illustrations not previously reprinted, give readers a new understanding of Twain's commitment to full-time newspaper work. Full of fascinating vignettes from the illustrious writer's life, as well as rare photographs, Scribblin' for a Livin' will appeal to Mark Twain enthusiasts, students and scholars of American literature, and anyone with an interest in the history of Western New York. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Author : R. Kent Rasmussen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1140 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Authors, American
ISBN : OCLC:1193384372

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Critical companion to Mark Twain : a literary reference to his life and work. 2 by R. Kent Rasmussen Pdf

Author : Gary Scharnhorst
Publisher : University of Missouri Press
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780826274007

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The Life of Mark Twain by Gary Scharnhorst Pdf

This book begins the first multi-volume biography of Samuel Clemens to appear in over a century. In the succeeding years, Clemens biographers have either tailored their narratives to fit the parameters of a single volume or focused on a particular period or aspect of Clemens’s life, because the whole of that epic life cannot be compressed into a single volume. In The Life of Mark Twain, Gary Scharnhorst has chosen to write a complete biography plotted from beginning to end, from a single point of view, on an expansive canvas. With dozens of Mark Twain biographies available, what is left unsaid? On average, a hundred Clemens letters and a couple of Clemens interviews surface every year. Scharnhorst has located documents relevant to Clemens’s life in Missouri, along the Mississippi River, and in the West, including some which have been presumed lost. Over three volumes, Scharnhorst elucidates the life of arguably the greatest American writer and reveals the alchemy of his gifted imagination.

Author : Mark Twain,Charles Dudley Warner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UVA:X000315980

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The Gilded Age by Mark Twain,Charles Dudley Warner Pdf