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Samuel L. Clemens is better known by his pen name “Mark Twain.”
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Many 18th- and 19th-century authors wrote under pseudonyms (pen names).
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Spenuzza, who was born in Quito, Ecuador, has written 15 books under her pen name Cecilia Velástegui, ranging from historical and cultural fiction to bilingual children’s books.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Baggott, who also writes under two pen names, is a bestselling novelist, short story writer, essayist, and poet who has written more than 20 books.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
The book chronicles the relationship between the Huckleberry Finn author (whose real name was Samuel Clemens) and his famed pen name.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Spenuzza, who was born in Quito, Ecuador, has written 15 books under her pen name Cecilia Velástegui, ranging from historical and cultural fiction to bilingual children’s books.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Baggott, who also writes under two pen names, is a bestselling novelist, short story writer, essayist, and poet who has written more than 20 books.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
The book chronicles the relationship between the Huckleberry Finn author (whose real name was Samuel Clemens) and his famed pen name.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Pen name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pen%20name. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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