Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offences & Is Shakespeare Dead?
(Autor) Mark TwainMark Twain (Samuel Clemens) is known as one of America's most outstanding authors, among his works the most famous of which is Huckberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. But Twain was also a brilliant essayist and literary critic. In Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offences, Twain takes aim at and derides the work of author James Fenimore Cooper, jeering at, for example, Cooper's portrayal of the American Indian. Is Shakespeare Dead?, for its part, covers the controversy over who authored Shakespeare's works through satire and anecdote.
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens in 1835, was an American writer and humorist known for his sharp wit and satire. He is best known for his novels "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," which are considered classics of American literature. Twain's writing style is characterized by his use of vernacular language and his keen observations of human nature. He is credited with helping to shape the American literary tradition and is often referred to as the "father of American literature." Twain's works continue to be studied and celebrated for their humor, social commentary, and enduring relevance.
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