Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was a beloved American writer known for his witty humor and keen observations of society. He became an iconic figure in American history, particularly for his lecture ...

I picked up Ron Chernow’s new biography, “Mark Twain,” expecting to read a comprehensive and eye-opening portrait of one of America’s most remarkable literary legends. Chernow is one of the best ...

"Mark Twain Tonight!" is coming to the Broome County Forum Theatre for two nights in December, with a new performer playing Mark Twain. Actor Hal Holbrook wrote and performed "Mark Twain Tonight!" and ...

In the spring of 2019, while researching my book on Mark Twain, I came across a reference to a Twain novel, “Jap Herron,” written in 1917. This was a surprising discovery since I have been studying ...

Every year, we celebrate the birthday of Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens), America’s defining humorist. His legacy—spanning classics like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of ...

HUNTINGTON — Richard Thomas is bringing the “Mark Twain Tonight!” show to the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse for the next installment of the Marshall Artists Series. Thomas is the only actor authorized to ...

This column originally appeared in the Reno Gazette Journal on Dec. 2, 2004. Tourists by the thousands flock to Virginia City every year in search of the Wild West and evidence of Mark Twain's time on ...

A popular show about legendary author Mark Twain is back in Elmira, but with a new performer. Actor Hal Holbrook wrote and performed Mark Twain Tonight! and played that role for more than 60 years ...

Ron Chernow’s “Mark Twain” is a mountain of a book. As Mark Twain is one of my all-time favorites — and probably the most important and influential writer who put words into my brain — I couldn’t wait ...

Ron Chernow's latest book, "Mark Twain," explores the author's life, including his connection to Elmira, New York. Twain's marriage into Elmira's Langdon family was transformative, influencing his ...