Robert Costa

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Reposted by Robert Costa

In his latest book, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow takes on Mark Twain—the literary giant who once insisted, the biography of him cannot be written.

Robert Costa speaks with Chernow about how Twain captured both the brilliance and contradictions of the American

7/4/2025, 2:00:00 PM

The statement discusses a biographical work on Mark Twain by Ron Chernow, highlighting Twain's complexity and impact on American culture. It touches on public discourse by engaging with literary history and cultural analysis.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement does no harm and is informative. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
It promotes understanding of Mark Twain's influence and complexities. [+1]
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
It uses Chernow's influence to contribute to cultural and historical understanding. [+1]