Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)

Mark Twain, whose real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. He is often praised as the 'greatest humorist the United States has produced' and is known as the 'father of American literature.' His notable works include 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,' 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,' and 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.'