Mark Twain Works - World of Biography

Innocents Abroad

The book was written when Mark Twain was on his first major voyage on board Quaker City in 1867. The book vividly describes his experiences when traveling all over the world was not so common. The book describes the scenery and people in foreign cities. It talks about ancient monuments, art and history of Europe. It is said to be one of the largest sold books on traveling.

Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Tom Sawyer is a world famous book and the boy Tom, a world celebrity. Published in 1876, the book is based on the life a young and mischievous boy Tom. Each character in the book seems to come alive, especially Tom's aunty, named Aunt Polly caricatured on Twain's own mother. The book owes its success mainly to its simplicity.

Prince and The Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper, published in 1880, is the story of a child who changes places with the king's son. The work was received with mixed response. It's said to be not as funny as Mark Twain's other writings are.

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn marks the highest achievement in Twain's writing. The character of Huck or Huckleberry had earlier appeared like a satellite in Tom Sawyer. This novel is the story of the ragged little outcast, Huckleberry, floating down the Mississippi on a raft, with his companion, the Nigger Jun.

The Connecticut Yankee at King Arthur's Court

The work was brought out in 1889. It is a strange, wonderful tale. The story is about a factory boss, a skilled workman who is put to sleep by a crack with a crowbar. The book denounces all that Mark Twain himself hated, like hereditary power, aristocracy, superstitions etc.

Joan of Arc

After Twain faced the financial disaster and sailed out of it victorious, he finished this work and brought it out in 1895. Thus, it may be said that Joan of Arc was the 'child of disaster'. It is a tragic story of a young, beautiful girl, inspired to save her country, and dying in the flames of martyrdom. The book is still being widely read.

Personal Memoirs of General Grant

The personal memoirs of General Grant were inspired by Twain, written by Colonel Sellers and dictated by the General himself. Thus, the work was really authentic.