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In his time, Mark Twain was considered the funniest man on earth. Yet he was also an unflinching critic of human nature, using his humor to attack hypocrisy, greed and racism. In this series, Ken Burns has created an illuminating portrait of the man who is also one of the greatest writers in American history.

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Mark Twain
Shorts
16 VIDEOS

Huckleberry Finn
1:21 Air Date 07/31/12

Sage
0:42 Air Date 07/31/12

Samuel Clemens
0:52 Air Date 07/31/12

Mark Twain Goes Abroad
0:26 Air Date 01/06/12

Mark Twain: American Speech
0:24 Air Date 01/06/12

Mark Twain: Arnt we Funny Animals?
0:58 Air Date 01/06/12

Mark Twain: Dark, Depressive Streak
0:56 Air Date 01/06/12

Mark Twain: Hannibal, MO
0:38 Air Date 01/06/12

Mark Twain: Hartford House
0:47 Air Date 01/06/12

Mark Twain: Inclusion
0:32 Air Date 01/06/12

Mark Twain: Innocents Abroad
1:04 Air Date 01/06/12

Mark Twain: Mississippi River
0:18 Air Date 01/06/12
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