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Mark Twain

Author & Humorist

1835–1910

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In Their Own Words

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”
— Mark Twain

Areas of Expertise

humor observation storytelling truth-telling wit

Key Achievements

Wrote Adventures of Huckleberry Finn — called "the Great American Novel"
Named "the father of American literature" by William Faulkner
Published over 30 books and countless essays and lectures
Used humor and satire to challenge racism and injustice

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