Being a Boy

Charles Dudley Warner (1829-1900), an American essayist and novelist of considerable repute during the late 19th century, is best known for his keen observations of American life and his wit. Co-author with Mark Twain on 'The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today' (1873), Warner's contributions to American literature were not overshadowed by his more famous colleague but rather complemented Twain's own narr...