Life and Works of Mark TwainIntroductionMark Twain is considered one of the most renowned authors of his time. He achieved worldwide success very early in his professional career. Twain was best known for writing realistic novels, in which the language and mentality of the people reflected the traditions and values ​​of their environment. As he spent a lot of time near the Mississippi River, the symbolism of the river and its meaning are reflected in his books. Overall, Mark Twain was a famous author, who relied on realistic reflections of his own observations, with an added mixture of humor. DiscussionMark Twain was best known for his accurate account of his surroundings. After spending his childhood near the Mississippi River, he developed an understanding of literature and the use of symbolism in his works. In “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” Twain reflected Finn's character as a free spirit, whose actions could be reflected in the river itself. Twain primarily used symbolism in his works. the river was one of the symbols in the book, where it is emphasized as being independent and free from all the limits and limitations of the world. This is reflected in the character Huckleberry Finn, who chooses to live a free life near the river. He pursued adventures that were not considered normal in this particular society. Additionally, he was not restricted by worldly responsibilities and was flexible in his approaches throughout the novel. Likewise, another symbol was Jim. It was a symbol of slavery and reflected the lives of all slaves of that era. Through his actions and the treatment he receives, readers might develop an understanding of the life of a slave and the attitudes of society...... middle of article...... other newspaper literary. Published by: University of North Carolina Press. Flight. 4, No. 2 (Spring 1972), pp. 128-132.Samuel Langhorne CLEMENS. 1835-1910. Retrieved from http://people.brandeis.edu/~teuber/twainbioRichardson, Marilynn Meyers. “AN EXPLORATION OF MARK TWAIN’S REFLECTIVE WRITING.” State University of New York at Buffalo, 1983. Ann Arbor: ProQuest. Internet. November 13, 2013. Emerson, Everett. Mark Twain: a literary life. Philadelphia, PA: Univ. by Pennsylvania Press, 1999. Print.Twain, Mark. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Tom Sawyer's friend). United States: Cherry Hill Publishing, 2012. Internet resource. Fenger, GJ “THE PERSPECTIVES OF SATIRE IN MARK TWAIN’S SHORT STORIES.” Texas Christian University, 1974. Ann Arbor: ProQuest. Internet. November 13, 2013.Bellamy, GC Mark Twain as a Literary Artist. University of Oklahoma Press, September 10, 2012. 440 pages.