Tag: Twain
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Mark Twain by Ron Chernow: A Review, Part II
Chernow labels the last three sections of his Mark Twain biography as “Rapids,” “Whirlpool,” and “Shipwreck”; metaphors that capture the turmoil and tragedy that ran through Twain’s life from middle age to his death at 74 in 1910. Yet, if one thing stands out in the last half of this book, it’s Twain’s creative genius…
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Mark Twain by Ron Chernow: A Review, Part I
With his books Alexander Hamilton, Grant, and Washington: A Life, Ron Chernow established himself as America’s premiere biographer of the 21st Century. With Mark Twain (Penguin Press, 2025), Chernow adds further luster to his already sparkling reputation. Given its length — 1,033 pages — I will review the first two parts of Chernow’s book, ending…