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Frederick Manfred: A Daughter Remembers by Freya Manfred (review)

schemes; it made him wary of the potential solipsism that the assumption of such total authority over an imaginary world can entail” (229). Two drawbacks detract from the potential influence of Mark Twain and the Novel. Presumably, only those interested in specialized types of literary theory will be the main absorbers of Howe’s numerous astute observations. Additionally, like so many scholars guided by contemporary literary theory, he tends to give short shrift to the droll humor distinguishing Twain’s narratives, being preoccu­ pied instead with their “serious” elements. Still, Howe’s intelligent and edifying study merits considerably more than a passing glance. In particular, the idea of approaching Twain’s writings with an eye toward his many mirrored pairs seems especially insightful.