Project Gutenberg 2004-09-19 Public domain in the USA. 573 Twain, Mark 1835 1910 Clemens, Samuel Langhorne Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens) Paine, Albert Bigelow 1861 1937 Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 4 (1886-1900) Produced by David Widger "Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 4 (1886-1900)" by Mark Twain is a collection of personal letters written during the late 19th century. This volume showcases Twain's reflections on his life, family, and experiences, alongside insightful commentary and anecdotes that provide a glimpse into his character and the historical context of the time. The letters cover a variety of topics, including family dynamics, literary ambitions, and social commentary, making the correspondence a rich tapestry of Twain's thoughts and the world around him. The opening of the book introduces readers to Twain's domestic life and theatrical pursuits, highlighting the preparations for a surprise performance of "The Prince and the Pauper" by his family and friends. The letters reveal Twain's dynamic relationship with his mother and contemporaries, shedding light on his humor and sensitivity. For instance, Twain shares a heartfelt letter about his mother's past romance, illustrating both her long-buried emotions and his empathy towards her. As he navigates personal anecdotes and broader observations, the opening not only establishes the tone of the correspondence but also sets the stage for an engaging exploration of Twain's personal and literary life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Correspondence Authors, American -- 19th century -- Correspondence PS Text Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Category: Biographies Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 551073 2025-07-02T05:46:56.409575 text/html 574085 2021-01-27T09:41:18 text/html 289204 2025-07-02T05:47:06.393000 application/epub+zip 304543 2025-07-02T05:46:59.889523 application/epub+zip 285470 2025-07-02T05:46:58.585526 application/epub+zip 566102 2025-07-02T05:47:10.637994 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 568179 2025-07-02T05:47:05.547993 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 535755 2022-09-02T07:59:29.846031 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 483749 2025-07-02T05:46:55.348542 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 483706 2021-01-08T17:42:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19570 2025-07-02T05:47:10.776945 application/rdf+xml 19577 2025-07-02T05:46:59.084527 image/jpeg 4161 2025-07-02T05:46:58.834515 image/jpeg 185860 2021-01-08T17:42:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 194487 2021-01-27T09:41:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 281913 2025-07-02T05:46:56.448535 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 en.wikipedia