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Dive into the unvarnished world of Mark Twain with his remarkable Autobiography published in 1924, a full 14 years after his passing. Unlike earlier works that were carefully curated for popularity, this two-volume masterpiece allows Twain to speak from the grave with an authenticity and candor akin to a love letter, revealing the true essence of his thoughts and reflections. Compiled by his close friend and literary executor, Albert Bigelow Paine, this collection showcases about two-fifths of Twains known material, offering readers a rare glimpse into the mind of one of Americas greatest ...

For many years, this remarkable biography has been hailed as the definitive account of Mark Twains life. Written by Albert Bigelow Paine (July 10, 1861 – April 9, 1937), an esteemed American author and biographer, this comprehensive recording delves deeply into Twains personal and literary journey like never before. Join us as we explore the intricacies of Twains life, narrated by John Greenman, and enriched by insights from Wikipedia.

While the Mark Twain Project has created and released a three-volume Mark Twain autobiography with extensive annotations, in the 21st century, this two-volume autobiography was published in 1924 and contains many works never before released. It came 14 years after Twain's death and so, "speaking from the grave", he felt he could be "as frank and free and unembarrassed as a love letter". The autobiographical chapters that he published years earlier in the North American Review, were selected more for their acceptability and potential popularity than for their completely true reflection of his ...