The American Claimant

Interesting Facts

• The book is a satire on aristocracy and social classes, which was characteristic of Mark Twain's work.
• The work employs the technique of transformation, where the main characters switch places, leading to numerous comedic situations.
• It is one of the first works in which Twain used a dictaphone to record his ideas and dialogues, a pioneering approach for the time.
• The book explores the theme of the American Dream and the pursuit of success, making it relevant in a modern context.
• In this work, Mark Twain mocks not only English aristocracy but also American democracy, highlighting their weaknesses and flaws.