Mark Twain

The Father of American Literature

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"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to reform"

— Mark Twain

Life Timeline

1835

Born in Florida, Missouri

1865

Published "The Celebrated Jumping Frog"

1876

Released Tom Sawyer

1884

Released Huckleberry Finn

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”

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