Twain, without question, changed the genre of country music, with her crossover sounds and her pop-leaning songs. But amid her blurring of genre lines, which was met with praise by some and criticism ...

JAMES (Doubleday, $17.86) is the twenty-fifth novel by the extraordinarily prolific African American writer Percival Everett, who has also published four ...

Some, it is true, did take a principled stand: 250 years ago Laurence Sterne inveighed against plagiarists who, like ...

American literature has shaped not just the cultural landscape of the United States, but also influenced readers and writers across the globe for generations. These novels capture moments in history, ...

Donald Trump and tech billionaires have killed the counterculture that thrived in past eras of protest. Can today's artists lead the resistance again?

Quote of the day by T.S. Eliot continues to resonate because it captures a universal truth: understanding limits requires confronting them. Whether applied to art, thought, or personal growth, Eliot’s ...

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 ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Mark Twain or George Sand, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, ...

"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 ...

Today, we celebrate the 190th birthday of the “father of American literature,” Mark Twain, a storyteller whose wit, wisdom, and honesty spoke to the heart of our Nation. Through humor and imagination, ...