Authors born on November 30

Take a focused look at the authors born on November 30. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1835 Mark Twain

  Mark Twain was a celebrated American author and humorist, famed for his wit, social commentary, and enduring literary works such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.' He is regarded as one of the greatest writers in American literature, noted for his vivid characters and incisive critique of society. [bio]