Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens in 1835 in Missouri, lost his father at age 11. After working in newspapers, he married Olivia Langdon and had four children, though three died young. Twain gained fame for his writing, including novels like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and short stories. He died in 1910, leaving behind a legacy as a famous American author and humorist.

1. Mark TwainMark Twain
By: Katie BailleauxBy: Katie Bailleaux

2. Mark Twain’s Young LifeMark Twain’s Young Life
 Samuel L. Clemens is later in life knownSamuel L. Clemens is later in life known
as Mark Twain.as Mark Twain.
 He was born on November 30, 1835 inHe was born on November 30, 1835 in
Florida, Missouri.Florida, Missouri.
 At age eleven, his father died due toAt age eleven, his father died due to
pneumonia.pneumonia.
 At 18 he left his family and went to NewAt 18 he left his family and went to New
York City and Philadelphia for work.York City and Philadelphia for work.
 He had success when it came down toHe had success when it came down to
some of his articles that he wrote for manysome of his articles that he wrote for many
different newspapers.different newspapers.

3. Mark Twain’sMark Twain’s Family LifeFamily Life

Twain marries Olivia LangdonTwain marries Olivia Langdon
 They have four children, but three die.They have four children, but three die.
 Facing these hard ships he continuesFacing these hard ships he continues
writing.writing.
 He writes famous poems, written piecesHe writes famous poems, written pieces
and quotes.and quotes.

4. Mark Twain’s Famous PiecesMark Twain’s Famous Pieces
 Twain wrote many poems including “Warm summer sun, To Jennie, and O Lord, Our Father.”Twain wrote many poems including “Warm summer sun, To Jennie, and O Lord, Our Father.”
 Some quotes he created were are on the lines of this “Good friends, good books and a sleepySome quotes he created were are on the lines of this “Good friends, good books and a sleepy
conscience: the ideal life.”conscience: the ideal life.”

5. Mark Twain’s Older LifeMark Twain’s Older Life
 Twain started to gain popularityTwain started to gain popularity
 He wrote his first bookHe wrote his first book
 He also wrote short storiesHe also wrote short stories
 Twain died on April 21, 1910Twain died on April 21, 1910

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