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Episode Two
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Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Two
The conclusion of the story of America's best-loved and best-known author, Mark Twain.
Episode One
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Season 1 Episode 1
Episode One
Mark Twain tells the story of the writer’s extraordinary life.
Aren't we Funny Animals?
0:59
Aren't we Funny Animals?
Hal Holbrook discusses how Twain's writing makes him feel.
Problem of Race
0:27
Problem of Race
Twain knew for America to be great, race had to be discussed.
When Samuel Clemens Became Mark Twain
0:53
When Samuel Clemens Became Mark Twain
Sam Clemens decided to take on a new name: Mark Twain.
American Speech
0:24
American Speech
Twain made American speech something to be admired.
The Mississippi River
0:18
The Mississippi River
The Mississippi River was a sacred place for Twain.
The Anguish Underneath the Man
0:51
The Anguish Underneath the Man
Under the boasting of Mark Twain was a great suffering.
Mark Twain Goes Abroad
0:26
Mark Twain Goes Abroad
Twain traveled abroad with the idea that America is the center of the universe, not Europe
Sage
0:43
Sage
Twain was the sage of the country, everyone wanted a quote from him.
The Master of the Pause
1:11
The Master of the Pause
Twain was a genius of the stage, where he use silence to his advantage.
Inclusion
0:33
Inclusion
Twain always included himself in all his human ridicule.
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