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samuel langhorne clemens

 

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Noun samuel langhorne clemens has 1 sense
  1. Clemens, Samuel Langhorne Clemens, Mark Twain - United States writer and humorist best known for his novels about Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (1835-1910)
    --1 is a kind of writer, author; humorist, humourist

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Samuel Langhorne Clemens

Description:

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and lecturer. He is best known for his novels "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", which are considered American literary classics.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Proper Noun (Person)

Samuel Langhorne Clemens refers to the American writer and humorist who used the pen name Mark Twain.

Sample Sentence:

Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born on November 30, 1835, in Florida, Missouri.

Sense 2: Proper Noun (Literature)

Samuel Langhorne Clemens is associated with his notable works, including "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn".

Sample Sentence:

Students often study Samuel Langhorne Clemens' novels as a part of American literature courses.

Sense 3: Proper Noun (Pseudonym)

Mark Twain was the pen name adopted by Samuel Langhorne Clemens for his writing career.

Sample Sentence:

Many readers are familiar with Mark Twain, but few know that it was the pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens.

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