~ 1829 - 1900
Charles Dudley Warner was an American author, editor, and literary critic born on September 12, 1829, in Plainfield, Massachusetts. He is best known for his collaboration with Mark Twain on the novel "The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today," which satirizes American society in the late 19th century. In addition to his literary work, Warner served as the editor of various publications and was a notable advocate for social reform and environmental conservation.