Since my first missive arrived as gibberish, perhaps a reply to myself will make more sense.  

I’m designing an advanced undergraduate seminar on Mark Twain. I want to include a critical biography, and after some research, I am currently considering assigning the 2005 Ron Powers biography _Mark Twain: A Life_. I’m curious what biographies others recommend (and perhaps why).
Thanks,
Tim  

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