Mark Twain is known for his wit and humor. His wit, humor, and wisdom helped his lectures to be well received; and these characteristics have continued to make Mark Twain a widely beloved writer after all these years. Find books related to the wit and humor of Mark Twain. Read on.
1. Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain: A Book of Quotations
by Mark Twain. Dover. From the publisher: "Renowned as a novelist, journalist, and humorist, Mark Twain is not only one of the most widely read and admired American writers, he is also among the most quoted. Wit and repartee permeate his works--from the short light pieces to his great novel 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'..."
2. The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain
by Mark Twain, and Alex Ayres (Editor). Plume. From the publisher: "This sparkling anthology of Mark Twain's most trenchant remarks has been culled from his books, speeches, letters and conversations recorded by contemporaries. The sayings are as fresh today as when he first wrote them and represent Twain at his wittiest and best."3. The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain
by Mark Twain. Running Press. From the publisher: "Here's a collection of Mark Twain's most profound reflections, wry observations, and candid witticisms, packaged in an illustrated, collectible Miniature Edition™. With excerpts gathered from his novels, short works, letters, and speeches, it's a portable compendium of wisdom from America's most famous homegrown philosopher."4. Persona and Humor in Mark Twain's Early Writings
by Don Florence. University of Missouri Press. From the publisher: "Florence argues that the preoccupation with illusion and fantasy is scarcely new. Whether Twain's mood is exuberant or dark, he emphasizes subjectivity over objectivity, the dominance of fantasy, the creative powers of humor, and his ability as persona to determine what we consider 'reality.' Florence contends that Twain's early writings show Mark Twain gradually evolving into a masterfully comic persona."5. Mark Twain: His Words, Wit, and Wisdom
by Mark Twain, and R. Kent Rasmussen (Editor). Random House. From the publisher: "Over 1,800 quips and quotes from an icon of American literature, on a variety of subjects from accidents to youth, and many in-between. All the humor, irreverence, and insight that were uniquely Twain come alive, enhanced by charming black and white line drawings."6. Mark Twain's Library of Humor
by Mark Twain. Random House. From the publisher: "Beginning with the piece that made Mark Twain famous—'The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County'—and ending with his fanciful 'How I Edited an Agricultural Paper,' this treasure trove of an anthology, an abridgment of the 1888 original, collects twenty of Twain's own pieces, in addition to tall tales, fables, and satires by forty-three of Twain's contemporaries.7. Mark Twain: The Fate of Humor
by James Cox. University of Missouri Press. From the publisher: "Instead of seeking the seriousness behind the humor, Cox concentrates upon the humor itself as the transfiguring power that converted all the 'serious' issues and emotions of Mark Twain's life and time into narratives designed to evoke helpless laughter. In those sudden moments of pleasurable helplessness, we glimpse the great heart of a writer..."8. Bite Size Twain: Wit and Wisdom from the Literary Legend
by Mark Twain. St. Martin's Press. From the publisher: "This pocket-sized collection of the wit and wisdom of American author Mark Twain is organized by categories which encompass his ranging observations and commentary--from people, fads, and politics to life, love, education, and money. Line illustrations."9. Mark Twain Laughing: Humorous Anecdotes by and About Samuel L. Clemens
by Paul M. Zall. University of Tennessee Press. From the publisher: "These funny stories that Twain used professionally or reserved for close friends progress chronologically from old-fashioned belly-laughs to polished wit."10. Great American Humor: 16 Stories
Audio Partners Publishing. From the publisher: "From the nostalgic wit of Mark Twain to the sardonic narratives of Dorothy Parker, classic humor never goes out of style. This collection includes some of America's best-known humorous short stories, spanning over 100 years of wise cracks, slapstick and satire."