I watched a film on Samuel Clemens a.k.a. Mark Twain. It was
directed by Ken Burns who has made a name for himself with other
acclaimed documentaries, most recently "The War". Told through
photographs and Twain's own words with insights from scholars and
writers, it was an enjoyable way to learn about someone who I was only
familiar with through having read a couple of his books- "The Adventures
of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"- as a
schoolboy.
Mark Twain became a hugely celebrated public figure for his
incredible way with words, using them not only to make people laugh-
which he did so successfully- but also to explore/expose certain faults
of American society. His private life was full of one heartbreaking loss
after another and a rollercoaster
ride of triumphs and failures. I was just in awe of the way he lived
his life and the talent- especially his wit- that I can only wish to
fraction of. He was an amazing man and I think deserves all the praise
he gets. I will definitely be reading more of his works.
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