Mark Twain

Mark Twain

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Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835, was an American writer, humorist, and social critic renowned for his sharp wit and keen observations of human nature. He is best known for classic novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', which capture the complexities of American society in the 19th century. Twain's unique storytelling style, characterized by humor and a deep understanding of the social issues of his time, has left a lasting impact on American literature. In 1935, celebrations were held to mark the centenary of his birth, highlighting his enduring legacy.

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Mark Twain is referenced as an influential author in C.S. Lewis's literary development.

Recension: ”Narnia-sviten” av CS Lewis
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-06-21
6.0

Mark Twain was a writer who expressed a clear opinion on the killing of James Cook.

Womit hat James Cook die Hawaiianer so gegen sich aufgebracht, dass sie ihn töteten? - Reise
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-02-21
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Everett expresses his deep admiration for Mark Twain’s prose while retelling the story.

Taika Waititi to direct adaptation of the award-winning novel James, author says
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-21
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Mark Twain is referenced for his witty response to a false report of his death.

The art of staying afloat | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-02-21
9.0

Mark Twain once said that 'there are lies, damned lies and statistics'.

Stop fixating on Border polls and start a respectful conversation about Ireland’s future – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-20
6.0

Mark Twain wrote a sentence that seems prophetic for our situation.

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Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2026-02-15
7.0

Mark Twain is referenced in relation to his preference for Hell over Paradise for the company.

Il Caffè di Massimo Gramellini | Trump in Paradiso | Il Caffè di Massimo Gramellini
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-02-06
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Mark Twain famously wrote about the exaggeration of his death.

Shine on you crazy diamond! :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2026-02-03
7.0

Mark Twain is mentioned as a notable past member of the Freemasons.

Geheime Bruderschaft der Freimaurer auf dem Lindenhof
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-26
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Mark Twain is quoted as saying that history does not repeat itself, but it often rhymes.

Danmark har før sat sig op mod supermagter. Det endte katastrofalt
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2026-01-15
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Mark Twain once dedicated an entire essay to the German language.

Papst Leo XIV.: Deutsch lernen auf Duolingo - Gesellschaft
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-12-24
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Mark Twain's quote about aging is mentioned to illustrate a point.

Tony Deyal | Raging, paging and ageing for Christmas | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-12-13
6.0

Dr. Sheila de Liz quotes US author Mark Twain during her talk about hormone replacement therapy.

Hormonersatztherapie: Neue Studien widerlegen Brustkrebsrisiko bei Frauen
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2025-12-08
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Mark Twain is referenced as the American writer whose story 'Moj sat' inspired Avija's novel.

„Psihijatri, psiholozi i drugi bolesnici”: Komična kritika modernog konzumerizma
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2025-12-08
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Mark Twain was inspired by the atmosphere of Lake Como in the 19th century.

Eiropas valstis ārpus Eiropas Savienības / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2025-12-02
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Mark Twain noted the difference between dogs and men in a humorous quote.

Tony Deyal | ‘Doggone it’ | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-11-29
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Mark Twain reportedly described the Eisenhower Executive Office Building as 'the ugliest building in America.'

Preservationist groups sue over Trump’s plans to paint Eisenhower building
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-11-17
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Mark Twain is referenced for his advice against discussing politics in polite company.

horror has always been deeply political – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-01
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Mark Twain, the great American writer and humorist, is reported to have said that 'the reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.'

Could the United Nations be dying?
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-01
9.0

Shatner referenced Mark Twain in a humorous post about rumors of his demise being exaggerated.

William Shatner is fine, but has a warning for all of us
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-25
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Mark Twain currently sits 46th in order of entry for the Melbourne Cup.

Auckland Cup winner to get his shot at Australia’s greatest race
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-22
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Mark Twain praised minstrel shows as a democratic and uniquely American art form.

There’s no excuse for Eoin Hayes not knowing the racist history of blackface – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-20
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Mark Twain was cited by Manuel Corripio for his famous quote about the two most important moments in a person's life.

“Éxito debe estar sustentado sobre el esfuerzo”
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-09-15
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Mark Twain is quoted regarding the exaggerated reports of his demise.

WTO ohne USA, Regionalisierung, Bilateraler Freihandel
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-09-08
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Mark Twain is referenced as the author of the classic American literature 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

Percival Everett cisèle toutes les facettes de l’identité afro-américaine
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-08-30
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