Mark Twain is a literary figure famously known for writing about life on the Mississippi River.

Mark Twain, the pen name of Samuel Clemens, is renowned for his vivid depictions of life along the Mississippi River, particularly in his classic novels "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Twain's writing captures the essence of river life, exploring themes of adventure, race, and the human condition. His experiences as a riverboat pilot before the Civil War significantly influenced his work, making the Mississippi River an integral part of his literary legacy.