Stephen King, one of the world’s bestselling authors and perhaps the most famous living Mainer, is known for writing dozens of horror novels, many of which have been made into movies or television shows. He’s a star of popular culture, and despite increasing appreciation for his place in literature, King once reportedly called himself “the literary equivalent of a Big Mac and fries.”
In contrast, Mark Twain, who wrote the 19th century classics “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” is considered one of the greatest literary icons in American history.
Both have become quotable philosophers in their own ways, however, and may be more alike than their writing styles let on. Read these 12 quotations — some are from interviews, some are excerpts from books — and determine which author they’ve been attributed to. Is it Stephen King? Or Mark Twain?
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