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Studies in American Literary Realism and Naturalism Ser.: Cartoons and Caricatures of Mark Twain in Context : Reformer and Social Critic, 1869-1910 by Gary Scharnhorst and Leslie Diane Myrick (2023, Trade Paperback)

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The first book-length treatment of Mark Twain's public persona as depicted in newspaper and magazine illustrations Cartoons and Caricatures of Mark Twain in Context: Reformer and Social Critic, 1869-1910 examines the production, reception, and history of Twain's reputation as a social and political satirist. Myrick and Scharnhorst trace the evolution of Twain's depiction throughout his life, career, and even death and across more than seventy illustrations--from portrayals of the famous author as a court jester adorned with cap and bells, to a regally haloed king with a royal train--offering a new perspective on his influence and reputation. Although he was among the most photographed figures of the nineteenth century, Myrick and Scharnhorst focus on a medium that Twain, an expert ofself-promotion and brand management, could not control. As a result, Myrick and Scharnhorst have compiled an innovative and incisive visual reception history. Cartoons and Caricatures of Mark Twain in Context illustrates the popular and often critical response to many famous and infamous episodes in his career, such as the storm of controversy that surrounded the publication of his anti-imperialist writings at the turn of the twentieth century. Routinely depicted with hair like a fright wig, a beak-like nose, and a cigar in hand, no matter the context or the costume, Twain was instantly recognizable. Yet it was not merely the familiarity of his image that made him a regular feature in visual commentary, but also his willingness to speak out against corruption and to insert himself into controversies of his day.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
University of Alabama Press
ISBN-10
0817361049
ISBN-13
9780817361044
eBay Product ID (ePID)
17059116519

Product Key Features

Author
Gary Scharnhorst, Leslie Diane Myrick
Publication Name
Cartoons and Caricatures of Mark Twain in Context : Reformer and Social Critic, 1869-1910
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Editors, Journalists, Publishers, Literary, American / General
Publication Year
2023
Series
Studies in American Literary Realism and Naturalism Ser.
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Biography & Autobiography, Literary Criticism
Number of Pages
130 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9 in
Item Height
0.3 in
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
7.1 Oz

Additional Product Features

LCCN
2023-008518
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Lc Classification Number
Ps1333.M97 2024
Reviews
"Leslie Diane Myrick and Gary Scharnhorst give us not only a comprehensive catalog of Mark Twain caricatures but also the detailed context that informs the visual language at work in each cartoon." --Larry Howe, author of Mark Twain and Money: Language, Capital, and Culture
Copyright Date
2023
Dewey Decimal
818/.409