Life on the Mississippi, Part 11. by Mark Twain

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Author Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Title Life on the Mississippi, Part 11.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Life on the Mississippi, Part 11" by Mark Twain is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This section of the book reflects Twain's observations and reminiscences from his time as a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River, capturing the life, culture, and changes in the region. The likely topic of this part includes personal anecdotes blended with reflections on the passage of time and evolving social landscapes along the river. In this section, Twain recounts a journey back to St. Louis and revisits memories of his youth, pondering the transformations in people and places he once knew. He shares humorous and poignant encounters with old friends and acquaintances, revealing the bittersweet nature of nostalgia as he reflects on their life paths and the passage of time. Notable interactions include a remembrance of a former stage-struck blacksmith and a letter exchange between individuals whose lives intertwine within the broader themes of redemption and identity. Filled with vivid imagery of the Mississippi landscape, Twain laments the loss of his childhood world, while finding humor in the absurdities of life, ultimately inviting readers to contemplate their own changes and connections to the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Mississippi River -- Description and travel
Subject Mississippi River Valley -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
Subject Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject Pilots and pilotage -- Mississippi River
Subject Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Travel -- Mississippi River
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EBook-No. 8481
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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