Mark Twain

Mark Twain

author United States

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.

Born on Nov 30, 1835 (189 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
1,132,039
Power
13,546$
Sentiment
8.03
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Dominican Republic 2 7.50 0.17% +10% 10,847,910 20,843 $89,000 171$
France 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 65,273,511 57,764 $2,700,000 2,389$
China 1 8.00 0.07% +0% 1,402,112,000 1,042,462 $14,000,000 10,409$
Switzerland 1 7.00 0.08% +0% 8,654,622 7,082 $700,000 573$
Ireland 1 7.00 0.08% +0% 5,030,000 3,887 $5,100 4$
Totals 6 1,491,918,043 1,132,038 $17,494,100 13,546$
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Recent Mentions

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Mark Twain was cited by Manuel Corripio for his famous quote about the two most important moments in a person's life. 7

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: “Éxito debe estar sustentado sobre el esfuerzo”

France France: Mark Twain is referenced as the author of the classic American literature 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. 9

Le Monde: Percival Everett cisèle toutes les facettes de l’identité afro-américaine

Kenya Kenya: Mark Twain's words easily find a home in our own context today. 7

The Standard: Kenyan voters never get tired of electing 'idiots' to lead them

United Kingdom United Kingdom: It was Mark Twain who once said that reports of his death had been greatly exaggerated. 8

BBC: Miriam Margolyes on Edinburgh Fringe show and Glasgow homecoming