Established in 1989, the quadrennial International Conference on the State of Mark Twain Studies is the oldest and largest gathering of scholars interested in the field of Mark Twain Studies.
The conference consists of traditional paper sessions, a keynote address, a number of special presentations, and comradery with old and new acquaintances. The conference culminates in an evening picnic at Quarry Farm, one of the most important structures in the life of Mark Twain. [Read more…] about International State of Mark Twain Studies Conference
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