Twain's captivating novels and stories and piercing social commentary earned him worldwide fame. This episode of Biography revisits the jam-packed life of this literary giant from his carefree boyhood in Missouri to the devastating tragedies of his later life. Explore the life and legacy of the man whose work gave American literature it's voice through rare photographs, expert interviews, and excerpts from the stories that made him a legend.

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60-minute runtime; 2-year copyright clearance.

Nov 27 at 7:00am ET/PT