A figure larger than life, Mark Twain was massive in talent, eruptive in temperament and unpredictable in his actions. He crafted stories of heroism, adventure, tragedy and comedy that reflected the changing America of the time. Today, he remains the most well-known and beloved American author and personality of all time. Celebrating his humorous and profound thoughts on a variety of topics, this volume is filled with extracts from essays, sketches, letters, speeches, short stories and classic works such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.