Mark TwainMark TwainBy: Katie BailleauxBy: Katie Bailleaux

Mark Twain’s Young LifeMark Twain’s Young Life

Samuel L. Clemens is later in life known Samuel L. Clemens is later in life known as Mark Twain.as Mark Twain.

He was born on November 30, 1835 in He was born on November 30, 1835 in Florida, Missouri. Florida, Missouri.

At age eleven, his father died due to At age eleven, his father died due to pneumonia. pneumonia.

At 18 he left his family and went to New At 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 to He had success when it came down to some of his articles that he wrote for many some of his articles that he wrote for many different newspapers.different newspapers.

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 continues Facing these hard ships he continues

writing.writing.

He writes famous poems, written pieces He writes famous poems, written pieces

and quotes.and quotes.

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 sleepy Some 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.”

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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