Mark Twain's Childhood
Henry Sweets describes Mark Twain's childhood experiences in the town of Hannibal, MO.
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Henry Sweets describes Mark Twain's childhood experiences in the town of Hannibal, MO.
Shelley Fisher Fishkin explains the writing style of Mark Twain as well as his effect on the country.
Shelley Fishkin and Roy Blount, Jr. talk about developments in the U.S. during Mark Twain's life and how it affected him.
Guests talk about how the writer selected the name Mark Twain as a pseudonym.
Shelley Fisher Fishkin and Roy Blount, Jr. talk about some of the author's famous publications.
Henry Sweets explains how the town of Hannibal, MO and the people in the community influenced his writings.