The incomparable Mark Twain was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens on November 30, 1935. Known as the father of American Literature and one of the greatest humorists of all time, he was one of the lucky few authors to achieve some success during their life rather than posthumously.
You’ve likely read (or been assigned to read) The Adventures of Huck Finn. Or maybe Tom Sayer is your favorite.
In any case, the wit and wisdom of Mark Twain lives on and is just as relevant today as it was a hundred years ago.
Take a look at how his legacy has endured.
