Mark Twain is a book written by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns in 2001 and based on the documentary of the same name, directed by Ken Burns in 2001. The documentary features Keith David, Kevin Conway, Philip Bosco, Blythe Danner, Tim Clark, Carolyn McCormick, and others.
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Storyline
Renowned as the funniest man of his era, Mark Twain was a critic of human nature, utilizing humor as a weapon against hypocrisy, greed, and racism. As America’s most beloved author, he crafted some of its most unforgettable characters and quoted sayings. Director Ken Burns delves beneath the legend to unveil the authentic Twain, exposing his extraordinary life filled with adventure, literary pursuits, remarkable success and setbacks, as well as a blend of comedy and tragedy.
Movie vs Book
Year
2001
Minutes
212
Movie Rate
8.30
Source: IMDb
Year
2001
Pages
272
Book Rate
8.30
S: Goodreads
Book
Mark Twain
Author: Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns
Country: USA
First published in: 2001
Length: 272 pages
Genre: Biography
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“One of the most satisfying things to me is how faithful Scorsese was to my book.”
BRIAN SELZNICK (Writer)
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