by Albert Bigelow Albert Bigelow Paine
First published 2020
Albert Bigelow Paine opens the door to his memories of America's most beloved humorist. As Twain's authorized biographer and close companion during the writer's final years, Paine witnessed the man behind the public persona. He watched Twain pace his study at Stormfield, listened to his stories about riverboat days, and observed his struggles with financial troubles and family losses. Paine captures Twain's quick wit in conversation, his explosive temper, and his surprising moments of vulnerability. The author reveals how Twain crafted his stories, his opinions on contemporary politics, and his private thoughts about fame and mortality. This collection preserves intimate glimpses of Samuel Clemens that few others could provide, showing both the performer and the person beneath the white suit and wild hair.
Genres: 20th-century, american, biography-memoir, 19th-century
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: intimate-glimpses
Setting: Stormfield
Period: Final Years
Paperback