As Mark Twain entered the final stage of his life, his writings became more cynical of life, religion, and the human race. He became deeply depressed after facing financial ruin and the deaths of loved ones, particularly his beloved daughter Susy. Twain buried himself in his work and found comfort only in his writings. At this time he began experimenting with such manuscripts as "The Great Dark". Although unfinished, "The Great Dark" marks an important time in Twain's life, a time of change. …
