Samuel Clemens (1835-1910), recognized by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist best known for his novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. During the Philippine-American War, Twain became increasingly opposed to imperialism and wrote the following story in this time period. As you read, take notes on how the resolution impacts the overall story. This text is for grade 11 readers. "The War Prayer" by Mark Twain (1916) is in the public domain.