This monumental autobiography, meticulously assembled according to the author's precise instructions, offers an unvarnished and intimate look into the mind of one of America's greatest storytellers. With unwavering humor and sharp wit, it reveals pivotal moments of his life, his thoughts, and his observations on the world. It's a captivating journey into the soul of a genius, filled with wit, wisdom, and honesty that continues to resonate over a century later.
Mark Twain's uncensored autobiography, released on the 100th anniversary of his death, features his innovative narrative style. He aimed to share his thoughts freely, unburdened by the constraints of his time. This first volume offers readers an authentic glimpse into Twain's humor, ideas, and opinions, as he intended.
Volume 2 explores Mark Twain's life, revealing his various roles in private and public spheres. With his signature humor and ire, it addresses his thoughts on writing, money, and politics, showcasing his curiosity and candidness throughout the narrative.
"This third and final volume crowns and completes [Twain's] work. Like its companion volumes, it chronicles Twain's inner and outer life through a series of daily dictations that go wherever his fancy leads. Created from March 1907 to December 1909, these dictations present Mark Twain at the end of his life: receiving an honorary degree from Oxford University; railing against Theodore Roosevelt; founding numerous clubs; incredulous at an exhibition of the Holy Grail; credulous about the authorship of Shakespeare's plays; relaxing in Bermuda; observing (and investing in) new technologies"--Dust jacket flap