All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn. American writing comes from that. There was nothing before. There has been nothing as good since.

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This quote suggests that Mark Twain's novel, Huckleberry Finn, serves as the foundation of all modern American literature. It claims that American writing finds its origins in this book and that nothing of equal quality has been produced before or since. It implies that Twain's work is not only seminal but also unmatched, attributing significant influence to Huckleberry Finn in shaping the trajectory and excellence of American literature.

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