Recently, I occasionally read several biographical works by Mark Twain. One of the stories may be inspiring for us.
Mark Twain, a great American writer in the nineteenth century, was born in poverty. In his early years, he was an apprentice in a printing press, a newspaper deliverer, a typographer, a sailor, and a helmsman. I became a news reporter in my twenties and began to write some newsletters and essays. At the age of thirty-two, he published his first collection of short stories "The Famous Jumping Frog in Calavera County" and became famous in one fell swoop. At the age of thirty-five, he fell in love with the young Miss Olivia Langdon in New York State, and won her heart, but there is one condition for marriage: the consent of the woman’s parents must be obtained. Mr. Langdon is a man of great social status. He doesn't know how this little writer from the far west is. He can't agree to this marriage unless Mark Twain can come up with a few copies written by celebrities in the west. Materials to prove your integrity.
Mark Twain immediately wrote to California, asking six well-known people he knew to write him materials.
I don't know if it is because Mark Twain's works sharply criticized American society or the jealousy of these gentlemen. The materials they sent were extremely unfavorable to the suitors. One of the pastors made a categorical prediction: "I am sure that this young man will soon die from drunkenness and enter the grave of the drunk." Nevertheless, Mark Twain handed over six materials to Lao Lan. Mr. Deng.
"It seems that you don't have a friend in this world." The old man said sternly after reading the material.
"Obviously none of them," Mark Twain said honestly.
The old man's expression suddenly became gentle and said, "However, let's look at it from another angle. You can send me such materials. This first proves that you are an honest person: you don't hide what others think of you. , This proves that you are a brave person: you dare to show materials that are not good for you when you propose. Leave it alone, put these materials aside. I know you better than them. Since you have no friends, I Come and be your friend-marry my daughter!"
A pair of lovers finally get married. Their lives after their marriage are very happy. Facts have proved that Mark Twain is a good husband, and Olivia has also made extraordinary contributions to his creation. Almost all of his most important works were written after marriage.
Thirty-six years later, when Mark Twain wrote his autobiography in his twilight years, he described his deceased wife as follows: "She is a slender and beautiful girl-both innocent and lively, but also mature and stable. She has maintained this characteristic until she The end of life remains the same. Her appearance is solemn and gentle, but her heart is like a campfire that never goes out day and night, burning with enthusiasm, vitality and loyalty. She is extremely compassionate and loves people deeper than the ocean." When living in poverty and debts in those years, she could always find a way to inspire me from depression. She could see the light through the dark clouds, and pointed me to it, so that my eyes were bright. In those days and nights At night, I never heard her complain about our adversity..."
