Statements (618)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:nickname
gptkb:Author |
| gptkbp:activities |
Fishing
Playing pranks Reading books Exploring caves |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:A_Connecticut_Yankee_in_King_Arthur's_Court_(film)
gptkb:The_Mysterious_Stranger_(film) gptkb:The_Prince_and_the_Pauper_(film) gptkb:Adventures_of_Huckleberry_Finn_(film) gptkb:The_Adventures_of_Tom_Sawyer_(film) |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:Films
gptkb:films gptkb:television_shows gptkb:theater_productions Theater productions plays |
| gptkbp:alias |
gptkb:Mark_Twain
gptkb:Samuel_Clemens gptkb:Samuel_Langhorne_Clemens |
| gptkbp:associated_act |
gptkb:The_Gilded_Age
gptkb:The_Celebrated_Jumping_Frog_of_Calaveras_County gptkb:A_Connecticut_Yankee_in_King_Arthur's_Court |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:The_Mississippi_River
gptkb:Hannibal,_Missouri gptkb:Realism gptkb:The_Gilded_Age gptkb:The_American_South gptkb:American_Civil_War gptkb:Mississippi_River gptkb:The_Civil_War American Literature American literature Humor Social criticism Humorist movement |
| gptkbp:awarded_to |
the title of Honorary Doctor of Letters
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Academy_of_Arts_and_Letters
gptkb:Mark_Twain_Prize_for_American_Humor Honorary Doctorate from Oxford University Honorary degrees Honorary Doctorate from Yale University Honorary degree from Oxford University Honorary degrees from Oxford University |
| gptkbp:biography |
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is semi-autobiographical.
He was a gold prospector. He was a newspaper editor. He worked as a riverboat pilot. He wrote under the pseudonym Mark Twain. |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
November 30, 1835
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| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Florida,_Missouri
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| gptkbp:born |
gptkb:Hannibal,_Missouri
Storytelling November 30, 1835 Participating in local festivals Gold prospector Riverboat pilot Developing a sense of humor Witnessing the impact of the Civil War on his community Attending a one-room schoolhouse Attending church with family Building a treehouse with friends Developing a fascination with adventure stories Developing a love for storytelling Encountering various cultures in Missouri Experiencing the American frontier life Experiencing the death of his father Experiencing the hardships of poverty Experiencing the thrill of riverboat travel Exploring the town of Hannibal Finding inspiration for future writings Forming a bond with his mother Hearing stories from local riverboat pilots Learning about human nature through observation Learning about slavery Learning to navigate the Mississippi River Learning to swim in the Mississippi River Making lifelong friendships. Moving to Hannibal, Missouri Participating in local games and sports Playing in the woods Printer's apprentice Witnessing a steamboat Being influenced by local characters and personalities Attended church services Became aware of social injustices Became interested in writing at a young age Developed a critical view of authority Developed a love for adventure Developed a love for storytelling Developed a sense of humor Encountered racism and slavery Encountered various social classes Experienced the death of his father Experienced the joys and hardships of rural life Explored the Mississippi River Fished and swam in the river Formed a critical view of society Formed lifelong friendships. Grew up during a time of change in America Grew up in a small town environment Helped support his family after his father's death Learned about human nature through observation Learned about the importance of education Learned about the importance of family Learned about the printing trade Learned to appreciate nature Listened to stories from local characters Participated in local pranks Played with neighborhood children Saw the arrival of steamboats Visited the local library Witnessed a slave auction Witnessed the effects of westward expansion Witnessed the impact of the Civil War |
| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Florida,_Missouri
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| gptkbp:born_on |
November 30, 1835
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| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Woodlawn_Cemetery
gptkb:Elmira,_New_York |
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Clara_Clemens
gptkb:Langdon_C._Clemens gptkb:Susy_L._Clemens gptkb:Jean_Clemens |
| gptkbp:contains_star |
gptkb:Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame
|
| gptkbp:contemporary |
gptkb:Henry_James
gptkb:Theodore_Roosevelt |
| gptkbp:death_date |
April 21, 1910
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| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:Redding,_Connecticut
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| gptkbp:died |
April 21, 1910
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| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:Redding,_Connecticut
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| gptkbp:died_on |
April 21, 1910
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| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Hannibal,_Missouri
Limited formal education Attended local schools |
| gptkbp:employs |
Printer's apprentice
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Jane_Lampton_Clemens
gptkb:Olivia_Langdon_Clemens Jane Lampton Clemens (mother) John Marshall Clemens (father) |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:Realism
gptkb:Mississippi_River gptkb:travel_literature gptkb:dialogue gptkb:character_development Humor Regionalism Satire Social Commentary Social criticism Narrative Style Social Criticism Critique of American Society Humorous Writing Humor writing Use of Regional Dialects Writing about the American South |
| gptkbp:famous_landmark |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:famous_person |
gptkb:Jim
gptkb:Pudd'nhead_Wilson gptkb:Tom_Sawyer gptkb:Huckleberry_Finn gptkb:The_Celebrated_Jumping_Frog_of_Calaveras_County |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up. Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; truth isn't. I have never let my schooling interfere with my education. It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt. The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read. A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. Truth is stranger than fiction. |
| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Samuel_Langhorne_Clemens
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:travel_literature
gptkb:Fiction gptkb:satire gptkb:non-fiction gptkb:humor Satire |
| gptkbp:has_a_house_in |
gptkb:Hartford,_Connecticut
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| gptkbp:has_a_museum_dedicated_to_him |
gptkb:Mark_Twain_House_and_Museum
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| gptkbp:has_a_pen_name |
gptkb:Samuel_Langhorne_Clemens
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| gptkbp:has_a_quote_that_says |
" The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up."
" The secret of getting ahead is getting started." " Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." |
| gptkbp:has_child |
gptkb:Clara_Clemens
gptkb:Langdon_C._Clemens gptkb:Susy_L._Clemens gptkb:Olivia_Langdon gptkb:Jean_Clemens four |
| gptkbp:has_friend |
gptkb:Helen_Keller
gptkb:Ulysses_S._Grant gptkb:Theodore_Roosevelt gptkb:Tom_Blankenship gptkb:Mary_Ann_Cord gptkb:Will_Bowen |
| gptkbp:has_influenced |
American literature
Satirical writing Humor writing |
| gptkbp:has_inspired |
numerous biographies
|
| gptkbp:has_legacy |
numerous quotes and sayings
|
| gptkbp:has_museum |
gptkb:Hannibal,_Missouri
gptkb:Mark_Twain_House gptkb:Mark_Twain_Boyhood_Home_and_Museum his life and works |
| gptkbp:has_received |
Posthumous honors
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mark Twain
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Missouri_River
American literature Satire Local folklore Adventures in childhood |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
gptkb:Missouri_River
Family dynamics Local folklore Religious upbringing Development of critical thinking skills Adventures in nature Community events in Hannibal Connection to nature and the outdoors Connection to the American frontier Cultural environment of the 19th century Development of humor and wit Economic hardships of the time Education in a one-room schoolhouse Experiences with local law enforcement Exposure to different cultures through travel Exposure to slavery and racism Family storytelling traditions Friendship with Tom Blankenship Impact of local politics on youth Impact of the Civil War on youth Impact of the river on his imagination Importance of friendship in youth Importance of moral lessons in stories Influence of his father's profession Influence of his mother's stories Influence of his siblings on his upbringing Influence of local businesses on youth Influence of local legends and myths Interactions with local characters Literary interests from a young age Role of community in shaping identity Role of education in shaping views Role of play in childhood development Role of storytelling in community life Travel experiences in youth Impact of economic conditions on childhood experiences |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Kurt_Vonnegut
gptkb:F._Scott_Fitzgerald gptkb:John_Steinbeck gptkb:Ernest_Hemingway gptkb:William_Faulkner future generations of writers |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
gptkb:American_Realism
gptkb:Children's_Literature Travel Literature Satirical Literature |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Ralph_Waldo_Emerson
gptkb:Henry_James gptkb:Charles_Dickens |
| gptkbp:influences |
Local folklore
American frontier life Riverboat culture |
| gptkbp:involved_in |
gptkb:Anti-Imperialist_League
Public Speaking Civil Rights Advocacy Anti-Slavery Movement Literary Societies |
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:nickname
gptkb:cultural_icon |
| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
gptkb:the_Freemasons
gptkb:the_National_Institute_of_Arts_and_Letters gptkb:the_Bohemian_Club gptkb:The_American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Letters gptkb:the_American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Letters gptkb:The_National_Institute_of_Arts_and_Letters the Anti-Imperialist League |
| gptkbp:is_a_pen_name_for |
gptkb:Samuel_Langhorne_Clemens
|
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
gptkb:Documentaries
gptkb:academic_research gptkb:documentaries gptkb:literary_criticism Literary criticism Biographies biographies |
| gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of |
gptkb:education_reform
labor rights women's rights the labor movement the civil rights movement the suffragette movement the anti-slavery movement |
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
the 19th century
|
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:The_Mississippi_River
gptkb:the_Mississippi_River gptkb:The_Gilded_Age gptkb:the_Gilded_Age gptkb:The_American_South gptkb:Mississippi_River American literature the 19th century the American literary movement |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Mark Twain Day
|
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
his wit
nan |
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
gptkb:cultural_icon
|
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
gptkb:religion
racism capitalism the government imperialism social injustice the military the media the education system |
| gptkbp:is_famous_for |
gptkb:The_Adventures_of_Tom_Sawyer
gptkb:Adventures_of_Huckleberry_Finn |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
Literary studies
literary anthologies Adventures of Huckleberry Finn film adaptations The Adventures of Tom Sawyer film adaptations |
| gptkbp:is_friend_of |
gptkb:Ulysses_S._Grant
gptkb:Henry_H._Rogers gptkb:Theodore_Roosevelt gptkb:William_Dean_Howells |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:Realism
Regionalism Social commentary realism Social criticism social criticism regionalism satirical writing Realism in literature Humor in literature his humor his travel writing his wit his storytelling his critical view of society Use of vernacular speech his use of dialects |
| gptkbp:is_married_to |
gptkb:Olivia_Langdon
|
| gptkbp:is_often_described_as |
the father of American literature
|
| gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in |
gptkb:popular_culture
|
| gptkbp:is_portrayed_as |
various media adaptations
|
| gptkbp:is_remembered_for |
his storytelling ability
his humor his contributions to American literature his wit his storytelling his characters Quotes and aphorisms |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
literature courses
|
| gptkbp:is_visited_by |
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:England |
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:Realism
gptkb:travel_literature gptkb:satire gptkb:humor Humor Realistic fiction Regionalism Satire Storytelling realism Social criticism social commentary social criticism Social Criticism satirical writing Humorous storytelling |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Clemens_Center
gptkb:Clemens_Memorial_Library gptkb:Mark_Twain_Prize_for_American_Humor gptkb:Mark_Twain_House gptkb:cultural_icon Social commentary Historical Significance Influence on American literature Inspiration for Writers Advocate for social justice Influence on American Literature Literary Influence Continued Relevance Critique of imperialism Impact on children's literature Educational Impact Influenced American culture and literature. Exploration of race and identity Inspiration for adaptations in film and theater Critique of American society Promoter of education and literacy Use of vernacular speech Clemens family estate Considered the father of American literature. Known for his wit and social criticism. Cultural icon in the United States Pioneer of American realism Influence on modern storytelling techniques Pioneer of American humor Symbol of American literature Commemoration in various literary awards Establishment of the Mark Twain House and Museum Recognition as a classic author Continued relevance in contemporary discussions of race and ethics. Literary humorist Twain's influence on American literature is profound. Twain's humor remains relevant today. Twain's novels have been adapted into films. Twain's works are studied in schools. Twain is often referred to as the father of American literature. |
| gptkbp:literary_movement |
gptkb:Realism
gptkb:American_Realism Regionalism |
| gptkbp:memorials |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
|
| gptkbp:mentor |
gptkb:Upton_Sinclair
|
| gptkbp:name |
gptkb:Mark_Twain
gptkb:Samuel_Langhorne_Clemens |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
|
| gptkbp:notable_authors |
gptkb:true
nan |
| gptkbp:notable_burials |
gptkb:Woodlawn_Cemetery
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:American_history
American culture American literature literary history |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. The secret of getting ahead is getting started. Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. |
| gptkbp:notable_speakers |
gptkb:the_1893_World's_Fair
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:The_Innocents_Abroad
gptkb:The_Mysterious_Stranger gptkb:The_Prince_and_the_Pauper gptkb:The_Adventures_of_Tom_Sawyer gptkb:Adventures_of_Huckleberry_Finn gptkb:The_Celebrated_Jumping_Frog_of_Calaveras_County gptkb:A_Connecticut_Yankee_in_King_Arthur's_Court |
| gptkbp:notable_works |
gptkb:The_Adventures_of_Tom_Sawyer
gptkb:Adventures_of_Huckleberry_Finn |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Comedian
gptkb:educators gptkb:Writer gptkb:Novelist |
| gptkbp:parent |
gptkb:Jane_Lampton_Clemens
gptkb:John_Marshall_Clemens |
| gptkbp:philanthropy |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:philosophy |
gptkb:religion
gptkb:colonialism gptkb:Education gptkb:oppression gptkb:society Human rights |
| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:Florida,_Missouri
|
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Redding,_Connecticut
|
| gptkbp:public_speaking |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:The_Innocents_Abroad
gptkb:The_Celebrated_Jumping_Frog_of_Calaveras_County gptkb:A_Connecticut_Yankee_in_King_Arthur's_Court |
| gptkbp:quote |
The best way to predict the future is to create it.
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. War is hell. The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said. Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. The secret of getting ahead is getting started. If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything. The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up. Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; truth isn't. The trouble is not in dying for a friend, but in finding a friend worth dying for. The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read. The most interesting information comes from children, for they tell all they know and then stop. A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there is no distinctly native American criminal class except Congress. The worst loneliness is to not be comfortable with yourself. Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme. I am not an American, I am the American. Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to. Peace is the absence of all opposition to us. I never let my schooling interfere with my education. The secret of freedom lies in educating people, whereas the secret of tyranny is in keeping them ignorant. Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen. The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter. The government is merely a reflection of the people. The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug. Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind. The best way to keep your friends is not to give them away. |
| gptkbp:real_name |
gptkb:Samuel_Langhorne_Clemens
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| gptkbp:received |
honorary degrees
|
| gptkbp:received_an_honorary_degree_from |
gptkb:Yale_University
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Hannibal,_Missouri
gptkb:Hartford,_Connecticut gptkb:Redding,_Connecticut |
| gptkbp:resting_place |
gptkb:Elmira,_New_York
|
| gptkbp:sibling |
gptkb:Orion_Clemens
gptkb:Margaret_Clemens gptkb:Pamela_Clemens Benjamin Clemens Charles Clemens |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Olivia_Langdon
|
| gptkbp:used_the_pen_name |
gptkb:Mark_Twain
|
| gptkbp:view |
gptkb:History
gptkb:Freedom gptkb:Violence gptkb:Peace gptkb:conflict gptkb:government gptkb:nationalism gptkb:colonialism gptkb:Truth gptkb:Human_Nature gptkb:Education gptkb:war gptkb:Courage gptkb:society Criticism Humanity Life Morality Suffering Patriotism Hypocrisy War Profiteering War's Consequences War's Futility War's Impact War's Legacy |
| gptkbp:was_a |
gptkb:travel_literature
gptkb:Comedian gptkb:drama gptkb:educators gptkb:short_stories gptkb:Novelist |
| gptkbp:was_a_correspondent_for |
the San Francisco Examiner
|
| gptkbp:was_a_humorist |
gptkb:true
nan |
| gptkbp:was_a_humorist_in |
the 19th century
|
| gptkbp:was_a_lecturer |
gptkb:true
nan |
| gptkbp:was_a_lecturer_on |
various topics
|
| gptkbp:was_a_novelist |
nan
|
| gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in |
the American novel
the use of vernacular speech in literature |
| gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of |
gptkb:social_reform
gptkb:education gptkb:human_rights free speech peaceful resolution scientific inquiry |
| gptkbp:was_a_riverboat_pilot |
gptkb:true
nan |
| gptkbp:was_a_riverboat_pilot_on |
gptkb:the_Mississippi_River
|
| gptkbp:was_a_satirist |
gptkb:true
nan |
| gptkbp:was_a_social_critic |
gptkb:true
nan |
| gptkbp:was_a_traveler |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:was_a_traveler_to |
gptkb:Europe
|
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
gptkb:Ralph_Waldo_Emerson
gptkb:the_Civil_War gptkb:the_Mississippi_River gptkb:Henry_James gptkb:Charles_Dickens the American South his experiences in Europe |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
his storytelling
|
| gptkbp:website |
marktwainhouse.org
marktwain.com |
| gptkbp:work_period |
1867
1910 |
| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:The_Mississippi_River
gptkb:The_Adventures_of_Tom_Sawyer,_Detective gptkb:A_Horse's_Tale gptkb:Pudd'nhead_Wilson gptkb:Roughing_It gptkb:The_Gilded_Age gptkb:The_Gilded_Age:_A_Tale_of_Today gptkb:The_Innocents_Abroad gptkb:The_Mysterious_Stranger gptkb:The_Prince_and_the_Pauper gptkb:The_Stolen_White_Elephant gptkb:The_War_Prayer gptkb:Life_on_the_Mississippi gptkb:Mississippi_River gptkb:The_Adventures_of_Tom_Sawyer gptkb:The_Complete_Works_of_Mark_Twain gptkb:The_Great_American_Novel gptkb:Adventures_of_Huckleberry_Finn gptkb:The_Celebrated_Jumping_Frog_of_Calaveras_County gptkb:The_Autobiography_of_Mark_Twain gptkb:The_Letters_of_Mark_Twain gptkb:The_Adventures_of_Tom_Sawyer_Abroad gptkb:Letters_from_the_Earth gptkb:The_Adventures_of_Tom_Sawyer_Detective gptkb:adventure gptkb:friendship gptkb:oppression gptkb:A_Connecticut_Yankee_in_King_Arthur's_Court Childhood American society The Great Dark The Facts Concerning the Recent Resignation The Facts Concerning the Recent Carnival of Crime in Connecticut |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Ray_Bradbury
gptkb:Sir_Winston_Churchill gptkb:Kurt_Vonnegut gptkb:The_Atlantic_Monthly gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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