Project Gutenberg 2004-10-22 Public domain in the USA. 119 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) My Mark Twain (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance) Produced by David Widger "My Mark Twain" by William Dean Howells is a collection of personal reminiscences and reflections written during the late 19th century. The book presents an intimate portrait of the celebrated author Samuel L. Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, showcasing his personality, friendships, and experiences throughout their long acquaintance. Howells shares stories that illuminate Twain's character, his humor, and his distinctive perspective on life, providing readers with a sense of the man behind the literary icon. The opening of the memoir introduces Howells's first encounter with Twain in the Boston office of James T. Fields, the editor of "The Atlantic Monthly", where they developed a friendship that would span over four decades. Howells reflects on Twain's unique fashion sense, his exuberant personality, and his approach to storytelling, hinting at the playful yet complex nature of their interactions. The narrative flows through memories of literary lunches, observations of Twain's habits, and insights into his family life, particularly his deep affection for his wife, Olivia. The introduction sets the stage for an engaging exploration of Twain's literary genius and personal quirks, promising readers an affectionate look at one of America's greatest writers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 American literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 -- Friends and associates PS Text Category: Biographies Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 182480 2025-07-02T07:15:47.008600 text/html 182301 2025-01-08T20:15:54.604159 text/html 170765 2025-07-02T07:15:53.266551 application/epub+zip 172874 2025-07-02T07:15:50.437575 application/epub+zip 137888 2025-07-02T07:15:49.258585 application/epub+zip 417202 2025-07-02T07:15:55.471567 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 396500 2025-07-02T07:15:52.501589 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 169426 2022-09-02T09:51:10.911882 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170572 2025-07-02T07:15:46.769608 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 170340 2021-01-08T19:38:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18456 2025-07-02T07:15:55.590533 application/rdf+xml 25309 2025-07-02T07:15:49.742558 image/jpeg 5127 2025-07-02T07:15:49.499571 image/jpeg 66566 2021-01-08T19:38:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 172586 2025-07-02T07:15:47.024591 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