
By Archibald Henderson With Photographs by Alvin Langdon Coburn
PREFACE
INTRODUCTORY
THE MAN
THE HUMORIST
THE WORLD-FAMED GENIUS
PHILOSOPHER, MORALIST, SOCIOLOGIST
A warm, reflective portrait emerges as the author recalls the lifelong pull of a humorist who shaped his childhood imagination. From whispered Uncle Remus tales told in perfect dialect to the daring adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, the narrative weaves personal memory with the broader roar of a nation that once basked in the laughter of a “wild and woolly” writer.
Interlaced with vivid photographs, the memoir moves from youthful devotion to a brief, unforgettable encounter on an ocean voyage and in the writer’s own home. Through these moments the author offers an earnest appraisal of a man who blended sharp wit, youthful vigor, and a steadfast reformist spirit without ever sinking into cynicism.
The work stands as both a tribute and a thoughtful exploration of how one literary figure captured the heart of America and resonated across continents, inviting listeners to share in the enduring charm that still invites smiles today.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (255K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2004-11-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1877–1963
A North Carolina mathematician who also became one of the best-known early interpreters of George Bernard Shaw and Mark Twain, he built an unusual career that moved easily between science, literature, and history. His writing helped bring major literary figures to a broader American audience while he spent decades teaching at the University of North Carolina.
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