Mark Twain- The Complete Interviews – Details, episodes & analysis

Dive into the fascinating world of Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens) with this comprehensive collection of 258 publicly-printed interviews, meticulously compiled by Gary Scharnhorst and published by the University of Alabama Press. These interviews, now in the Public Domain, chronicle Twains journey from his first authenticated interview in 1871 to his final reflections in 1910. Professor Scharnhorst provides insightful context, categorizing the interviews into themes such as Twains early reputation, his travels across continents, and his role as a literary ambassador. The printed work also includes extensive analyses, interpretations from other publications, notes, an appendix, and an index, making it not just a collection, but an essential resource for Twain enthusiasts and scholars alike. Summary by John Greenman.