Mark Twain quotes are revered for their wisdom ... And yet, Twain did say (or write) many hilarious and brilliant things in ...

Ask each group to gather information about the life of its chosen writer ... using one of the quotes below as a starting point: He (Mark Twain) was curiously and intimately American.

He said the example of Mark Twain's own life and career was particularly resonant at this moment in American history. “Twain hated bullies. ... He punched up, not down, and he deeply empathized ...

Follow a timeline of key events in Mark Twain's life.