What inspired Ron Powers to focus on Mark Twain's personal struggles alongside his literary achievements?
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What inspired Ron Powers to focus on Mark Twain's personal struggles alongside his literary achievements?
Did anyone else feel that the book offered a fresh perspective on Twain's influence on American culture?
How did the author decide which lesser-known events in Twain's life to include or omit?