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Caravantes, Peggy

A Great and Sublime Fool: The Story of Mark Twain

176 pp. | Morgan | January, 2009 | Library ISBN 978-1-59935-088-2 $28.95
(3) YA World Writers series. While Twain was best known for his humor and wit, Caravantes shows in this enjoyable biography that his life was marked by tragedy, financial worries, and artistic difficulties. The text is solid and sheds new light on this well-known subject. The portrayal will make readers want to experience Twain's writing directly. Occasional photographs break up the pages. Timeline, websites. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Chelsey Philpot

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