The Entire Project Gutenberg Works of Mark Twain

"The Entire Project Gutenberg Works of Mark Twain" by Mark Twain is a comprehensive collection of the author's works compiled for digital access in the early 21st century. This extensive anthology likely curates pieces from mid to late 19th century, showcasing Twain's literary influence during that period. The collection includes novels, essays, short stories, and travel writings, reflecting Twain's characteristic humor, social critiques, and captivating storytelling. The prominent works such as "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" feature memorable characters that engage readers in their adventures and moral dilemmas. The opening portion of the collection introduces "The Innocents Abroad," Twain's satirical account of a pleasure cruise from America to Europe and the Holy Land. It highlights the excitement surrounding the excursion, portraying a diverse group of passengers eager to explore exotic locales. Twain humorously sets the stage as he recounts the preparations for the voyage, including the intriguing mix of personalities aboard, ranging from the naïve to the overly ambitious. As the ship embarks, readers are invited to experience the whimsical chaos and challenges encountered by the travelers, painting a lively picture of the sea journey ahead and establishing Twain's playful narrative style that blends observation with witticism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced," with William Faulkner calling him "the father of American literature." Twain's novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), with the latter often called the "Great American Novel." He also wrote A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) and Pudd'nhead Wilson (1894) and cowrote The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today (1873) with Charles Dudley Warner.