{"product_id":"autobiography-of-mark-twain-volume-2-9780520272781","title":"Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 2","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMark Twain's final and uncensored masterpiece, presented in three volumes, is a landmark publication in American literature.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Twain will begin to seem strange again, alluring and still astonishing . . . in ways that still resonate with us.”—\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “His crystalline humor and expansive range are a continuous source of delight and awe.”—\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mark Twain’s complete, uncensored \u003ci\u003eAutobiography\u003c\/i\u003e was an instant bestseller when the first volume was published in 2010, on the centennial of the author’s death, as he requested. Published to rave reviews, the \u003ci\u003eAutobiography\u003c\/i\u003e was hailed as the capstone of Twain’s career. It captures his authentic and unsuppressed voice, speaking clearly from the grave and brimming with humor, ideas, and opinions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The eagerly-awaited Volume 2 delves deeper into Mark Twain’s life, uncovering the many roles he played in his private and public worlds. Filled with his characteristic blend of humor and ire, the narrative ranges effortlessly across the contemporary scene. He shares his views on writing and speaking, his preoccupation with money, and his contempt for the politics and politicians of his day. Affectionate and scathing by turns, his intractable curiosity and candor are everywhere on view.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Editors: Benjamin Griffin and Harriet E. Smith\u003cbr\u003e Associate Editors: Victor Fischer, Michael B. Frank, Sharon K. Goetz and Leslie Diane Myrick \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mark Twain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42960000286838,"sku":"9780520272781","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/1374\/6550\/files\/CoreSourceHub_71206bbe-06f1-4477-816a-606fce355298.jpg?v=1775336471","url":"https:\/\/ingramacademic.com\/products\/autobiography-of-mark-twain-volume-2-9780520272781","provider":"Ingram Academic \u0026 Professional","version":"1.0","type":"link"}