Mark Twain - a founder of a humorous stroy genre in American literature

Introduction…………………………………………………………………….3

Main Part……………………………………………………………………

1.The Historical and Cultural Context of American Humorous Literature Before Mark Twain………………………………………………………………………5

2. Mark Twain's Literary Biography and the Formation of His Humorous Style……………………………………………………………………………….13

3. Key Features and Techniques of Mark Twain's Humor: Language, Character, and Narrative…………………………………………………………………..…21

4. Mark Twain's Legacy and His Influence on the Development of American Humorous Literature………………………………………………………………………….29

Conclusion………………………………………………………………………..37

List of References and Sources………………………………………………….40

Appendices…………………………………………………………………….…43