Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 6 (1907-1910)

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Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 6 (1907-1910)

by Mark Twain

EN·~1 hours

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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.

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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.

About the author

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

1835–1910

Best known for bringing the Mississippi River, small-town America, and sharp humor vividly to life, this American writer turned everyday speech into unforgettable literature. Under the pen name Mark Twain, Samuel Langhorne Clemens became one of the most famous and most quoted authors of the 19th century.

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