The exhibition dedicated to the 190th anniversary of Mark Twain's birth offers a unique immersion into the world of one of the greatest American writers of the 19th century.
Visitors of the circulation desk will be able to get acquainted with original editions of the writer's famous works, such as ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’, ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’, ‘The Prince and the Beggar’, etc., as well as learn interesting facts about the life of the writer, who was not only a master of words, but also a sharp social critic of his time. Special attention is paid to the works that became the hallmark of American literature. These works reveal the richness of the English language, subtle humour and profound social observations characteristic of the writer's work.
The exhibition will be a real holiday for all fans of classic literature and art lovers. Don't miss the chance to touch the magical world of Mark Twain!
Place of the exhibition «Mark Twain: 190 years since his birth»: Circulation Desk of Foreign Literature (4, Turgeneva Street, room 356). The exhibition will run up to and including the first of June 2025.
Author and translator: Angelina Cherenkova