02170nam 2200469 a 450 991095599060332120241209215605.0978047069021597804707799270470779926(MiAaPQ)EBC7103389(CKB)24989730000041(MiAaPQ)EBC351263(Au-PeEL)EBL351263(CaPaEBR)ebr10236651(CaONFJC)MIL131970(OCoLC)476171413(Perlego)2771030(EXLCZ)992498973000004120030306d2004 uy 0engur|||||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierMark Twain a short introduction /Stephen RailtonMalden, MA Blackwell Pub.2004132 p. illBlackwell introductions to literatureIncludes bibliographical references and index.This book introduces Mark Twain through close readings of his seven major works, including Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, Connecticut Yankee and Pudd'nhead Wilson. * Introduces Mark Twain through close readings of his seven major works, including Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, Connecticut Yankee and Pudd'nhead Wilson. * Investigates the tension between the real-life person, Samuel Clemens, and the fictional person, Mark Twain. * Provides an original reading of Twain's obsession with performance and popularity. * Analyses the significance of Twain's books for American culture and identity. * Illustrated with images from first editions of Twain's works. * A short appendix directs readers to the author's award-winning website on 'Mark Twain in his Times'.Blackwell introductions to literature.Humorous stories, AmericanHistory and criticismHumorous stories, AmericanHistory and criticism.818/.409Railton Stephen1948-700486MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQ9910955990603321Mark Twain4368911UNINA