Twain was renowned for his use of vernacular language and for portraying characters from all walks of life with authenticity. His works, like *The Adventures of Tom Sawyer* and *Adventures of Huckleberry Finn*, feature characters who speak and behave in ways that feel true to life.
Other American Realist authors who share this quality include:
* William Dean Howells: Known for his social commentary and realistic portrayals of everyday life.
* Henry James: While he explored more psychological themes, he still used realistic dialogue and characters.
* Stephen Crane: His gritty and often bleak portrayals of working-class life were highly realistic.
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