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Mark TwainCondition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9781780239743 Year: 2018 Publisher: Reaktion Books Description: Samuel Langhorne Clemens, born on 30 November 1835 in Monroe County, Missouri, was never one to let the facts get in the way of a good story. A natural born storyteller, Mark Twain freely adapted the incidents of his life and the stories he heard as a youth to embellish his fiction, as well as his travel writing and autobiography. However, this presents a
Condition: BRAND NEWISBN: 9781780239743
Year: 2018
Publisher: Reaktion Books
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Samuel Langhorne Clemens, born on 30 November 1835 in Monroe County, Missouri, was never one to let the facts get in the way of a good story. A natural-born storyteller, Mark Twain freely adapted the incidents of his life and the stories he heard as a youth to embellish his fiction, as well as his travel writing and autobiography. However, this presents a problem to the modern biographer: in accounts of Twain's life, how does one tell what is true, and what is just a colourful yarn?
In this new account of a gifted, charismatic character, Kevin J. Hayes reviews Twain's life, from his early journalism to his masterpiece Huckleberry Finn, and from the travelogue Life on the Mississippi to his final work, the sprawling, episodic Mark Twain's Autobiography and the public-speaking engagements that took him around the world. Synthesizing new information and sifting through the evidence, Mark Twain is a fresh, clear-sighted account of a crucial American writer.
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★★★★★ 5
A timeless treasure with a fresh touch
Format: Paperback
I’ve read this work before in different editions, this one really stands out. The original text and illustrations are kept intact, which gives it that authentic, almost sacred feeling. What makes it even better are the reflections that connect the ideas to modern life—it’s like the wisdom got updated without losing its soul. A beautiful mix of old and new.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Important read for today’s day and age
Format: Kindle
The Prophet by Khalil Gibran is a masterpiece of a work and an essential reading for anyone on the path of spirituality and self-realization. I love how the author has provided their own reflections from the modern perspective as well. I enjoyed that because I had already read this book, so reading the reflections helped me gain deeper insights.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Beautifully done edition
Format: Paperback
This book feels like a fresh breath for a classic I already loved. The notes and reflections made me pause and connect the words to what’s happening in the world right now, and the original illustrations gave it a timeless charm. It felt both modern and true to the author’s spirit.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Felt personal and relevant
Format: Paperback
I’ve read this work before, but this edition really stood out. The annotations helped me see new layers I had missed, and the reflections made the text feel alive in today’s context. It’s rare to find something so old that still speaks so clearly to the present.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Timeless words made fresh
Format: Paperback
I’ve read The Prophet before, but this edition gave it new life. The notes feel like a gentle guide, making Gibran’s words hit differently—like they were written for today. The mix of reflections and illustrations makes it both thoughtful and personal. It’s a simple but powerful way to see an old favorite with fresh eyes.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2025
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