Charles Dudley Warner (1829–1900) was an American essayist, novelist, and friend of Mark Twain, with whom he co-authored the novel 'The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today'. Warner's approach to writing has been characterized by a warm-hearted and gently humorous take on domestic life and societal norms, which endeared him to a wide audience during his time. 'Their Pilgrimage', one of Warner's notable wor...