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Mark Twain: Man in White - The Grand Adventure of His Final Years

by Michael Shelden
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Mark Twain: Man in White - The Grand Adventure of His Final Years
Mark Twain: Man in White - The Grand Adventure of His Final Years

Twain's twilight: iconic showmanship redefines literary superstar.

Exploring Mark Twain's captivating final chapter could be an enriching journey for you if you're intrigued by the transformation of personal legend into public iconography. Shelden's biography reveals a Twain that's both familiar and surprising, a man who, despite age and adversity, lived his last years with an energy that would inspire anyone interested in resilience and creativity. The book is a lush tapestry of the author's old age, weaving unpublished journals, photos, and his own words into a narrative that feels both intimate and grand. If you're a fan of literary giants and their legacies, stepping into Twain's "Man in White" era might just give you a new appreciation for the final acts of life's drama.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Mark Twain: Man in White - The Grand Adventure of His Final Years

by Michael Shelden
$15.90
Compare to estimated retail price: S$46.39  

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ISBN: 9780679448006
Authors: Michael Shelden
Publisher: Random House
Date of Publication: 2010-01-26
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History
Related Topics: Biography Memoir, Biography, American History
Goodreads rating: 4.29
(rated by 448 readers)
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Twain's twilight: iconic showmanship redefines literary superstar.

Exploring Mark Twain's captivating final chapter could be an enriching journey for you if you're intrigued by the transformation of personal legend into public iconography. Shelden's biography reveals a Twain that's both familiar and surprising, a man who, despite age and adversity, lived his last years with an energy that would inspire anyone interested in resilience and creativity. The book is a lush tapestry of the author's old age, weaving unpublished journals, photos, and his own words into a narrative that feels both intimate and grand. If you're a fan of literary giants and their legacies, stepping into Twain's "Man in White" era might just give you a new appreciation for the final acts of life's drama.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.