LITERARY DEVICES IN MARK TWAIN'S WORKS.
Keywords:
Mark Twain, American fiction, humor, dialect, realism, satire, 19th century literature, narrative styleAbstract
Mark Twain revolutionized American literature through his unique storytelling methods. This paper explores how he used humor, realistic dialogue, vivid descriptions, and social criticism to create memorable stories. His writing style broke away from formal European traditions and established a genuinely American voice in fiction. By examining his creative techniques, we can understand why his books remain popular more than one hundred years after publication. This research analyzes specific examples of his craft, showing how technical skill combined with authentic observation of human behavior produced lasting literary achievements
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