The Center for Mark Twain Studies is pleased to announce the posting of the final audio file from our 2008 Spring Series: Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 in the Barn at Quarry Farm The Author-Cat: Bad Faith in Clemens's Life and Work Forrest Robinson, Professor of American Studies University of California, Santa Cruz After defining the key term, "bad faith," Forrest Robinson illustrates the operation of bad faith in Clemens's work (offering examples from Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson), and in his life (illustrated by an example from Following the Equator), with special attention to the vexed issue of race slavery. Dr. Robinson explains the origin of "The Author-Cat" and also elaborates more broadly on the significance of bad faith in our favorite humorist's career. To access the audio files, go to: http://www.elmira.edu/academics/distinctive_programs/twain_center/troubl e_at_eight/recordings