Born as Samuel Langhorne Clemens on November 30, 1835, Mark Twain grew up in the small river town of Hannibal, Missouri. This environment would later influence his most famous works.
Twain is celebrated for his novels "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" (1876) and its sequel, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" (1885), the latter often regarded as the Great American Novel.
His humor and satirical wit marked Twain as a significant figure in American literature. Not only was Twain a novelist, but he also wore many hats, being an essayist, journalist, and humorist.
An affectionately remembered storyteller, Twain's influence continues to echo worldwide. For more detailed accounts of his life, visit our timeline.