Mark Twain A-Z: The Essential Reference to His Life and Writings (Literary A to Z's) - Softcover

Rasmussen, R. Kent

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9780195110289: Mark Twain A-Z: The Essential Reference to His Life and Writings (Literary A to Z's)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0195110285 ISBN 13: 9780195110289
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1996

Synopsis

Until now, tracking down information on Mark Twain's complex life and numerous works was arduous at best. The Mark Twain A-Z has virtually eliminated such time-consuming tasks. With over 1,200 entries and more than 130 illustrations, this remarkable guide includes detailed analyses of the plots, characters, and places in Mark Twain's writings, as well as thousands of precise chapter citations and cross-references to related subjects. Also included are biographies of people whom he knew and descriptions of events that affected his life, places that he visited, steamboats he piloted, newspapers and journals for which he wrote, and more. A browser's delight, Mark Twain A-Z is an essential guide for every Mark Twain fan.

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About the Author

R. Kent Rasmussen is a former associate editor of the Marcus Garvey Papers at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a Ph.D. in History. He is the author of several acclaimed reference books on Africa, and editor of Mark Twain's Book for Bad Boys and Girls.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication date
1996
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0195110285
ISBN 13 
9780195110289
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
576
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