The Book Show | Ron Chernow - Mark Twain

July 15, 2025 00:27:27
The Book Show | Ron Chernow - Mark Twain
The Book Show
The Book Show | Ron Chernow - Mark Twain

Jul 15 2025 | 00:27:27

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Show Notes

In his latest biography, “Mark Twain,” Ron Chernow brings to life the man known as the father of American literature, Mark Twain. Chernow peels back the layers of this complex figure, showing us the man behind classics like “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and “The Innocents Abroad.”

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