What awards has Samuel Clemens won?

Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, didn't win any major literary awards during his lifetime. The awards we know today, like the Nobel Prize in Literature, were not established during his time.

However, he was widely recognized as a literary genius and his works have been celebrated and adapted countless times since his death.

Here are some examples of posthumous honors and accolades:

* National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read: Twain's novels are often chosen for the NEA's Big Read program, which encourages communities across the US to read and discuss a particular book.

* American Academy of Arts and Letters: Twain was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1900.

* Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: This prestigious award was established in 1998 and is awarded annually to a comedian or humorist who has had an impact on American culture. Twain himself is considered a major influence on this prize.

While he didn't receive awards in his lifetime, his impact on American literature and culture continues to be recognized and celebrated even today.