"The Literature of Realism"
Introduction In this chapter you learned about the urban society that developed as a result of the Industrial Revolution. The literature of realism exposed the gritty aspects of society by describing the lives of people. Many of these authors and newspaper publishers became highly influential and the themes they explored are still relevant today.
Destination Title: The Official Web site of Mark Twain
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Under the drop down box entitled "About Mark Twain", find the "Fast Fact" link. Read some of the facts and answer the following questions.
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