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Mark Twain was a celebrated American writer, humorist, and lecturer. He is best known for his classic novels “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” (1876) and “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” (1885), which are considered cornerstones of American literature. He was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens on November 30, 1835, in Florida, Missouri. Twain grew up in Hannibal, Missouri, a town on the Mississippi River that inspired the fictional settings of his most famous works. Before becoming a writer, he worked as a printer, a riverboat pilot, and a journalist. His first major success came with the humorous short story “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” in 1865. Throughout his career, Twain wrote numerous travel narratives, including “The Innocents Abroad” (1869) and “Life on the Mississippi” (1883), which showcased his wit and keen observations. He was also known for his sharp social commentary and satirical style. Twain’s later years were marked by financial difficulties and personal tragedies, but he continued to write and lecture until his death on April 21, 1910, in Redding, Connecticut. His legacy endures as one of America’s greatest literary figures.