On April 23, 1910, Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, died in Redding, Connecticut, at the age of 74. Twain was an American author, humorist, and social critic best known for writing The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His death marked the end of an era in American literature, as he had been one of the most beloved and influential writers of the 19th century. Twains works captured the spirit of his time and addressed issues such as race, class, and inequality. His passing was mourned by millions around the world.