Mark Twain

Book Review: “Jim” — An Inspiring Homage to Huckleberry Finn’s Black Comrade

April 15, 2025
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The fact that readers have dismissed Jim as a fool or have misunderstood Mark Twain’s intent in Huckleberry Finn reflects on our limitations.

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Arts Fuse Brief: Giant Author Puppets on Parade!

September 17, 2014
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On September 21, giant author puppets will be on parade in Mansfield, CT.

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Theater Review: An Enjoyable If Unmemorable Trip Down the “Big River”

September 12, 2011
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The impressive cast and lovely, atmospheric design of the Lyric Stage production cannot completely overcome the flaws of “Big River,” but they make the trip a scenic, often amusing, and enjoyable theatrical journey.

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World Books April Update

April 17, 2010
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By Bill Marx I have neglected to point out the recent postings at my other gig, the online feature World Books at BBC/PRI’s The World. I just completed my April podcast, a departure for the series because I focus on a classic American author rather than a writer in translation. But this April 21st marks…

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