Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens in 1835, was a literary giant of the late 19th century. His classics, including 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Life on the Mississippi,' established him as a cultural icon. However, Twain's personality was multifaceted; he harbored a deep-seated resentment towards critics. Chernow's biography reveals that he originally wanted to include a vindictive preface in 'Huckleberry Finn' identifying two newspaper editors he despised, a plan ultimately thwarted by his wife. Twain's legacy extends beyond his books, embodying a unique blend of humor and complexity.
Twain's plan for 'Huckleberry Finn' included a 'prefatory remark' to identify two despised newspaper editors as inspirations for Huck, but he was dissuaded by his wife.
Throughout his life, Twain wrote 30 books, thousands of magazine articles, and approximately 12,000 letters; yet, his most significant creation was his own inimitable personality.
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