The explosive climax of the authorized autobiography: For the first time, this major work is now fully available in German. Mark Twain is in need. He is one of the most famous figures in world history, dead for over 100 years - and more alive than ever: Twain comments on the presidency of US President Theodore Roosevelt, providing a nearly prophetic description of today's conditions. Throughout his life, Twain received all external honors, but internally he was ultimately overwhelmed by grief over all the losses and betrayals of trust. Occasionally angry and unjust, he maintained his humor and always presented himself as a person one would still like to have as a friend today. One topic, in particular, demonstrates his astonishing relevance. Even though after the election of Donald Trump, every liberating laugh gets stuck in our throats - while we think that such a figure is singular.