The Ordeal of Mark Twain - Brooks, Van Wyck
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Van Wyck Brooks's "The Ordeal of Mark Twain" offers a profound exploration into the life and literary career of Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain. This influential biography, steeped in literary criticism, examines the cultural and personal forces that shaped one of America's most iconic 19th-century authors. Brooks delves into the perceived struggles and internal conflicts that, according to his analysis, profoundly impacted Twain's writing and artistic development. More than a simple life story, this work provides a critical lens through which to view Twain's body of work, prompting…mehr

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Van Wyck Brooks's "The Ordeal of Mark Twain" offers a profound exploration into the life and literary career of Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain. This influential biography, steeped in literary criticism, examines the cultural and personal forces that shaped one of America's most iconic 19th-century authors. Brooks delves into the perceived struggles and internal conflicts that, according to his analysis, profoundly impacted Twain's writing and artistic development. More than a simple life story, this work provides a critical lens through which to view Twain's body of work, prompting readers to consider the interplay between an author's experiences and their creative output. "The Ordeal of Mark Twain" remains a significant contribution to American literary biography, offering insights into the complex character and enduring legacy of a literary giant. A valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of American literature and 19th-century history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Van Wyck Brooks was an American literary critic, biographer, and historian, born on February 16, 1886, in Plainfield, New Jersey. He became one of the leading intellectuals of his time, known for his in-depth studies of American literature and culture. Brooks was a pioneer in examining the cultural and historical contexts of writers and their works, seeking to understand how literature shaped, and was shaped by, American society. His most notable works include The Flowering of New England and The Ordeal of Mark Twain (1920), a critical biography of the famous author. His approach to biography was one that emphasized the personal struggles and growth of writers, placing them within the broader scope of American intellectual history. Brooks' work helped shape the study of American literature and was instrumental in understanding the development of American identity through its writers. He passed away on May 2, 1963, in Bridgewater, Connecticut, at the age of 77.