Today, we recollect Mark Twain. On April 21, 1910, Mark Twain (born Samuel Clemens) died in Redding, Connecticut of angina pectoris. Upon hearing of Twain's death, President Taft said, "Mark Twain gave pleasure--real intellectural enjoyment--to millions, and his works will continue to give such pleasure to millions yet to come... His humor was American, but he was nearly as much appreciated by Englishmen and people of other countries as by his own countrymen. He has made an enduring part of American literature."

Mark Twain is famous for The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Another well-known work (Life on the Mississippi) recounted his experiences on the Mississippi River. Discover the wit and wisdom of Mark Twain. Then, take a look at FAQs on Mark Twain and Huckleberry Finn.