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troutman · 09-17-2009, 11:22 AM

In the Writer category, MARK TWAIN:

I spoke about my admiration for Huckleberry Finn in the literature draft.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Twain

Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910),[3] an Americanauthor and humorist. Twain is most noted for his novels Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which has since been called the Great American Novel,[4] and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. He is extensively quoted.[5][6] During his lifetime, Twain became a friend to presidents, artists, industrialists, and European royalty.

Twain enjoyed immense public popularity. His keen wit and incisive satire earned him praise from both critics and peers. William Faulkner called Twain "the father of American literature".[7]

09-17-2009, 11:22 AM	#324
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	In the Writer category, MARK TWAIN: I spoke about my admiration for Huckleberry Finn in the literature draft. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Twain Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens* (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910),[3] an* Americanauthor and humorist. Twain is most noted for his novels Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which has since been called the Great American Novel,[4] and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. He is extensively quoted.[5][6] During his lifetime, Twain became a friend to presidents, artists, industrialists, and European royalty. Twain enjoyed immense public popularity. His keen wit and incisive satire earned him praise from both critics and peers. William Faulkner called Twain "the father of American literature".[7]