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Mark Twain's Civil War
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- 232 pages
- Reading time
- 9 hours
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The narrative explores Samuel Clemens' brief military service during the Civil War, which ultimately led to his transformation into Mark Twain. His desertion raises questions about his commitment and motivations, with Twain providing various accounts of his experiences. This collection, edited by David Rachels, compiles Twain's reflections on the war from both his major works and shorter pieces, alongside insights from his biographer and a Confederate mail runner. The introduction offers a critical analysis of Twain's military stint and its lasting impact on his literary legacy.
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- Title
- Mark Twain's Civil War
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mark Twain
- Publisher
- University Press of Kentucky
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9780813124742
- Category
- Fiction, World history, Film, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The narrative explores Samuel Clemens' brief military service during the Civil War, which ultimately led to his transformation into Mark Twain. His desertion raises questions about his commitment and motivations, with Twain providing various accounts of his experiences. This collection, edited by David Rachels, compiles Twain's reflections on the war from both his major works and shorter pieces, alongside insights from his biographer and a Confederate mail runner. The introduction offers a critical analysis of Twain's military stint and its lasting impact on his literary legacy.