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Representations of the Mother-Son Relations in the Major Novels of Samuel Clemens
| Institution: | North Texas State University |
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| Year: | 1968 |
| Keywords: | Samuel Clemens; Mark Twain; mother; son; novels |
| Record ID: | 1482431 |
| Full text PDF: | http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc130958/ |
Abstract
This thesis examines the relationship between Samuel Clemens and his mother, Jane Lampton Clemens. It is apparent that Samuel was strongly influenced by his mother in his personality, appearance, and beliefs; but of greater importance is the influence she exerted on the literary creations of Mark Twain.
