Mark Twain

‘The Five Boons of Life’ by Mark Twain: Short Story Analysis ‘The Five Boons of Life’ is a parabolic short story with a sadistic twist at the end of the tale. It has been penned by the father of American literature, Mark Twain, who lived from 1835 till 1910. From the five boons mentioned in the tale, it is evident that the most precious one must be death. A boon in the … [Read more...] about ‘The Five Boons of Life’ by Mark Twain: Short Story Analysis