Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion

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Mark Twain, an iconic American writer and humorist, is celebrated for his significant contributions to literature, including classics like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Raised in Hannibal, Missouri, the settings of his novels reflect his upbringing. Twain's diverse career spanned roles as an entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer, earning him acclaim as one of America's greatest humorists and the title of "father of American literature" by William Faulkner. His works continue to resonate with themes of adventure and social commentary.