Author’s life
What was the real name of Mark Twain
Samuel Langhorne Clemens
What was Jack London’s profession before writing?
He worked as a sailor, factory worker, and oyster pirate.
Where was Mark Twain born?
Florida, Missouri, USA.
In which state Jack London was born?
California
What was Jack London’s cause of death?
Kidney diseas
What did Mark Twain often criticize in his writings?
Social injustice, racism, and hypocrisy.
What river was very important in Mark Twain’s life and writing?
The Mississippi River.
What major event did Jack London join in search of gold?
The Klondike Gold Rush.
Alaska
What was Mark Twain’s writing style known for?
Humor, satire, and realism.
What topic do many of Jack London’s stories focus on?
Survival in harsh nature.
What topic do many of Jack London’s stories focus on?
Survival in harsh nature.
Which country did Mark Twain travel across and write a travel book about?
Europe (in The Innocents Abroad).
When was Mark Twain born?
November 30, 1835.
When did he died?
1916
What job did Mark Twain have before becoming a writer?
He was a steamboat pilot.