Mark Twain

As one of the most important writers in American literature, with titles including Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Samuel L. Clemens (pseudonym Mark Twain) continues to captivate readers with his unique humor and insight. Students looking for a quick reference and fans of the “greatest American humorist” will enjoy this compact and portable guide, including comprehensive plot summaries and character profiles from fifteen of Twain's most essential fiction and non-fiction works, plus two specially selected short stories and essays reprinted in full. Complemented by two-color illustrations throughout, it is certain to entertain novices and Twain lovers alike.