Mark Twain's America

by Bernard DeVoto

Book Overview

DeVoto calls his work an essay in the correction of ideas. After the official biography of Mark Twain had been written by Albert Paine, DeVoto believed there was still more to be said about the works of the great American writer and humorist. He dedicates himself here to a study of the works of Twain, not the man or his life, but to how and why these works arose from American life.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313203687
• ISBN13: 9780313203688
• Release Date: June 1978
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

devoto

Haven't read de voto for many years and had to pick up the style again, and finally, what a pleasure. The times come alive.