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Mark Twain, as photographed by A.F. Bradley, c. 1907, from the Library of Congress.

Mark Twain Resources Index

Resources for Mark Twain (1835-1910) Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835 – 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. His best-known novels include The Adventures...

Mark Twain, as photographed by A.F. Bradley, c. 1907, from the Library of Congress.

Mark Twain Biography (1911)

American author Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens) is best known for his humorous stories, many taking place on or near the great Mississippi River.

Mark Twain; from a glass negative

Mark Twain Images

With his luxuriant mustache and insouciant air, Mark Twain looked just like what he was—a satirically humorous creative author. These images, mostly from the Library of Congress, offer a glimpse of Twain and his...

Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt, American Poet

Poetry by Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt

Poet Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt (1836–1919) is not as well known as Emily Dickinson, but her verses show some of the same power and originality. Here is an index to the Sarah Morgan Bryan...

Versailles is a classic example of the royal wealth and excess that the French revolutionaries despised.

The Palace Burner by Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt

The Palace-Burner (A Picture in a Newspaper.) by Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt To understand this poem better, you may find it helpful to read the notes from Representative Poetry Online. 1 She has been...