About This Project
This project explores Mark Twain’s transformation from a supporter of American expansionism to a leading anti-imperialist. Through his letters and writings, we examine how these beliefs shaped his literary themes and political voice.
About Mark Twain
Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens, 1835–1910) was an American writer and humorist best known for Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. His later years were marked by outspoken opposition to imperialism and a deep critique of hypocrisy in society.
Explore the Project
- sources.htmlSources – View four key documents that reveal Twain’s evolving beliefs.
- interpretation.htmlInterpretation – Read our analysis connecting these sources to his anti-imperialist stance.