NOVEMBER 30: MARK TWAIN BORN, 1835 On this day in 1835, author and humorist Mark Twain was born. Last year, the PBS NewsHour shared with viewers a previously unpublished essay by the American literary giant. The 10-page handwritten essay’s subject: the journalistic interview. In the course of Twain’s career, he was frequently interviewed by reporters. This essay was written in either 1889 or 1890, a time that coincided with the rise of “yellow journalism.”Head on over to the NewsHour site for the essay in its entirety. 
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NOVEMBER 30: MARK TWAIN BORN, 1835

On this day in 1835, author and humorist Mark Twain was born.

Last year, the PBS NewsHour shared with viewers a previously unpublished essay by the American literary giant.

Mark Twain Essay

The 10-page handwritten essay’s subject: the journalistic interview. In the course of Twain’s career, he was frequently interviewed by reporters. This essay was written in either 1889 or 1890, a time that coincided with the rise of “yellow journalism.”

Head on over to the NewsHour site for the essay in its entirety. 

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