Mark Twain at the Gallows: Crime and Justice in His Western Writing, 1861-1873

by Jarrod D Roark

This book is a literary exploration of Mark Twain's writings on crime in the American West and its intersection with morality, gender and justice. Writing from his office at the Enterprise newspaper in the Nevada Territory, Twain employed a distinct style of crime writing--one that sensationalized facts and included Twain's personal philosophies and observations. Covering Twain's journalism, fictional works and his own personal letters,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476679738
• ISBN13: 9781476679730
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher