Project Gutenberg 2001-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 244 Paine, Albert Bigelow 1861 1937 Mark Twain: A Biography. Volume II, Part 1: 1886-1900 Produced by David Widger "Mark Twain: A Biography, Volume II, Part 1: 1886-1900" by Albert Bigelow Paine is a biographical account written during the late 19th century. This volume provides an in-depth view into the life of the famed author and humorist Mark Twain as he navigates the complexities of fame, personal and professional relationships, and literary endeavors during a significant period of his life. The opening of the biography delves into Twain's experiences at the age of forty, reflecting on his peak fame and the myriad requests he received from admirers and aspiring artists alike. Amidst the deluge of accolades, Twain often found himself in amusing situations due to the peculiar letters he received, such as eccentric requests for recommendations and collaborations. Anecdotes peppered throughout illustrate not only Twain's wit but also the unique nature of his interactions with contemporaries and acquaintances, setting the stage for broader themes of fame and the public's fascination with his persona. The initial chapters offer a glimpse into the charm of his everyday life, filled with memorable encounters that enrich our understanding of the man behind the literary legend. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography Journalists -- United States -- Biography Humorists, American -- 19th century -- Biography PS Text Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Category: Biographies 571460 2025-07-02T04:57:28.298968 text/html 571281 2025-01-08T02:42:09.081221 text/html 321229 2025-07-02T04:57:37.604947 application/epub+zip 329321 2025-07-02T04:57:31.920981 application/epub+zip 284046 2025-07-02T04:57:30.601944 application/epub+zip 644498 2025-07-02T04:57:42.204961 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 604569 2025-07-02T04:57:36.693955 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 481284 2022-09-02T06:54:16.571384 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 517564 2025-07-02T04:57:27.887019 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 517490 2021-01-01T04:58:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18714 2025-07-02T04:57:42.331882 application/rdf+xml 23027 2025-07-02T04:57:31.098950 image/jpeg 4922 2025-07-02T04:57:30.847980 image/jpeg 203303 2021-01-01T04:58:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 314772 2025-07-02T04:57:28.341953 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia