Lighting Out for the Territory
Lighting Out for the Territory
Synopsis
This book explores the complex legacy of Mark Twain, examining his evolution from the son of slaveholders to a celebrated anti-racist author. It questions how his hometown remembers him and which aspects of his life and work are celebrated or ignored today. Through a unique blend of personal narrative, biography, history, and criticism, this analysis offers fresh insights into Twain and American culture.
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Mark TwainProtagonist
Shelley Fisher FishkinSupporting
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Lighting Out for the TerritoryUnknown, Marc
272 pages
Oxford University Press, USALanguage: EnglishISBN: 97801951212233 editions available
