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More than a study of Mark Twain's language, this book delves into the psychological aspects of metaphor to reveal the writer's attitudes and thoughts, showing how using metaphor as a guide to Twain reveals much about his composition process. It offers readers not only insights into Twain but also an introduction to this interdisciplinary field.

Before Mark Twain became a national celebrity with his ""The Innocents Abroad"", he was just another struggling writer perfecting his craft. Plumbing Mark Twain's cultural significance, this title compares the performative aspects of Samuel Clemens' early work to the role of ritual clowns in traditional societies.