In a message dated 96-01-04 23:37:59 EST, you write:

>I don't necessarily remember What Is Man as being that dark but I too really
>enjoyed it.
>Is there a standard to judge work as generally dark or not.
>
>

The Dark Years of Twain are considered to be during the years that his
daughter(s) and wife died.  "What is Man?" is a work from that period.

Rob McMonigal