Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 5 (1901-1906) By: Mark Twain (1835-1911)
Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 5 (1901-1906) offers a fascinating glimpse into the later years of the iconic author's life. In this collection, readers are given access to Twain's personal correspondence, providing insights into his thoughts, reflections, and relationships during this time period. Through these letters, Twain's wit and humor shine through, as he navigates the challenges and triumphs of his career and personal life. His sharp observations on society and politics add depth to our understanding of the man behind the famous literary works. Overall, this volume is a treasure trove for fans of Mark Twain, offering a deeper understanding of the man behind the legend. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of this literary giant. First Page: MARK TWAIN'S LETTERS 1901 1906 VOLUME V. By Mark Twain ARRANGED WITH COMMENT BY ALBERT BIGELOW PAINE XL. LETTERS OF 1901, CHIEFLY TO TWICHELL. MARK TWAIN AS A REFORMER. SUMMER AT SARANAC. ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT McKINLEY. An editorial in the Louisville Courier Journal, early in 1901, said: "A remarkable transformation, or rather a development, has taken place in Mark Twain. The genial humorist of the earlier day is now a reformer of the vigorous kind, a sort of knight errant who does not hesitate to break a lance with either Church or State if he thinks them interposing on that broad highway over which he believes not a part but the whole of mankind has the privilege of passing in the onward march of the ages." Mark Twain had begun "breaking the lance" very soon after his return from Europe. He did not believe that he could reform the world, but at least he need not withhold his protest against those things which stirred his wrath. He began by causing the arrest of a cabman who had not only overcharged but insulted him; he continued by writing openly against the American policy in the Philippines, the missionary propaganda which had resulted in the Chinese uprising and massacre, and against Tammany politics... Continue reading book >>

Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 5 (1901-1906) By: Mark Twain (1835-1911)

Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 5 (1901-1906) offers a fascinating glimpse into the later years of the iconic author's life. In this collection, readers are given access to Twain's personal correspondence, providing insights into his thoughts, reflections, and relationships during this time period.

Through these letters, Twain's wit and humor shine through, as he navigates the challenges and triumphs of his career and personal life. His sharp observations on society and politics add depth to our understanding of the man behind the famous literary works.

Overall, this volume is a treasure trove for fans of Mark Twain, offering a deeper understanding of the man behind the legend. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of this literary giant.

First Page:

MARK TWAIN'S LETTERS 1901 1906

VOLUME V.

By Mark Twain

ARRANGED WITH COMMENT BY ALBERT BIGELOW PAINE

XL. LETTERS OF 1901, CHIEFLY TO TWICHELL. MARK TWAIN AS A REFORMER. SUMMER AT SARANAC. ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT McKINLEY.

An editorial in the Louisville Courier Journal, early in 1901, said: "A remarkable transformation, or rather a development, has taken place in Mark Twain. The genial humorist of the earlier day is now a reformer of the vigorous kind, a sort of knight errant who does not hesitate to break a lance with either Church or State if he thinks them interposing on that broad highway over which he believes not a part but the whole of mankind has the privilege of passing in the onward march of the ages."

Mark Twain had begun "breaking the lance" very soon after his return from Europe. He did not believe that he could reform the world, but at least he need not withhold his protest against those things which stirred his wrath. He began by causing the arrest of a cabman who had not only overcharged but insulted him; he continued by writing openly against the American policy in the Philippines, the missionary propaganda which had resulted in the Chinese uprising and massacre, and against Tammany politics... Continue reading book >>

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Mark Twain's Letters	Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 2 (1867-1875)	Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 3 (1876-1885)
Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 4 (1886-1900)	Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 5 (1901-1906)	Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 6 (1907-1910)

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