
MARK TWAIN'S LETTERS 1907-1910
VOLUME VI.
By Mark Twain
XLVI. LETTERS 1907-08. A DEGREE FROM OXFORD. THE NEW HOME AT REDDING.
XLVII. LETTERS, 1909. TO HOWELLS AND OTHERS. LIFE AT STORMFIELD. COPYRIGHT EXTENSION. DEATH OF JEAN CLEMENS
XLVIII. LETTERS OF 1910. LAST TRIP TO BERMUDA. LETTERS TO PAINE. THE LAST LETTER.
In this lively compilation, you’ll hear the unmistakable voice of the great humorist as he corresponded with friends, fellow writers, and curious strangers during the final years of his life. The letters are peppered with his characteristic sarcasm and sharp observations, turning everyday concerns—from a library’s ban on an illustrated diary to the absurdities of moral fads—into sparkling commentary. Listeners get a front‑row seat to Twain’s quick wit, his affection for kinship ideas, and his generous, often self‑deprecating humor.
Beyond humor, the correspondence reveals a thoughtful mind wrestling with the paradoxes of progress. He details his honored receipt of an Oxford literary doctorate, the practical challenges of building a new home in Redding, and his candid reactions to censorship battles that pitted his beloved stories against prudish gatekeepers. These letters paint a portrait of a man still eager to engage the world, offering listeners both historical snapshots and timeless reflections on art, morality, and the human condition.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (72K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2004-09-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1835–1910
Best known for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, this sharp-witted American writer turned life on the Mississippi into some of the most memorable stories in literature. His humor is lively and accessible, but it often carries a deeper streak of satire and social criticism.
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