About the book
Fashioned from the same experiences that would inspire the masterpiece Huckleberry Finn, Life on the Mississippi is Mark Twain’s most brilliant and most personal nonfiction work. It is at once an affectionate evocation of the vital river life in the steamboat era and a melancholy reminiscence of its passing after the Civil War, a priceless collection of humorous anecdotes and folktales, and a unique glimpse into Twain’s life before he began to write.
Written in a prose style that has been hailed as among the greatest in English literature, Life on the Mississippi established Twain as not only the most popular humorist of his time but also America’s most profound chronicler of the human comedy.
Editions of Life on the Mississippi
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679600954
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553213492
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780375759376
- EBook
- ISBN 9780679642046
- EBook
- ISBN 9780553904000
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780736600576
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781415922293
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Fashioned from the same experiences that would inspire the masterpiece Huckleberry Finn, Life on the Mississippi is Mark Twain’s most brilliant and most personal nonfiction work. It is at once an affectionate evocation of the vital river life in the steamboat era and a melancholy reminiscence of its passing after the Civil War, a priceless collection of humorous anecdotes and folktales, and a unique glimpse into Twain’s life before he began to write.
Written in a prose style that has been hailed as among the greatest in English literature, Life on the Mississippi established Twain as not only the most popular humorist of his time but also America’s most profound chronicler of the human comedy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life on the Mississippi about?
Fashioned from the same experiences that would inspire the masterpiece Huckleberry Finn, Life on the Mississippi is Mark Twain’s most brilliant and most personal nonfiction work. It is at once an affectionate evocation of the vital river life in the steamboat era and a melancholy reminiscence of its passing after the Civil War, a priceless collection of humorous anecdotes and folktales, and a unique glimpse into Twain’s life before he began to write.
Written in a prose style that has been hailed as among the greatest in English literature, Life on the Mississippi established Twain as not only the most popular humorist of his time but also America’s most profound chronicler of the human comedy.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Life on the Mississippi?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Published diaries, letters and journals
Where can I read a sample of Life on the Mississippi?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679600954
Is Life on the Mississippi part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Modern Library Classics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Life on the Mississippi?
Mark Twain
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Life on the Mississippi is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780679600954) and paperback(ISBN 9780553213492) and paperback(ISBN 9780375759376) and ebook(ISBN 9780679642046) and ebook(ISBN 9780553904000) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736600576) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781415922293)
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