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Statewide: The life of Mark Twain

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Sean Crawford
Published July 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM CDT
Mark Twain
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Mark Twain

Biographer Ron Chernow's latest book is titled "Mark Twain" and provides details into the writer's life. From his sometimes difficult personality to his views on race, Chernow examines the complicated story of a Midwest native and great American author. We listen to an interview.

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