Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: Samuel Clemens

  • Mark Twain (1835-1910): Medical

    Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, is remembered predominantly for creating Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, the two boys whose adventures have delighted generations of readers. He rose from humble beginnings to being considered one of the funniest people of his time. Twain was a premature baby, not expected to live. When he turned four, his…