The following are summaries and outlines for the Gospel of Mark.
Gospel of Mark Summary
Mark, just like all 4 gospels, is an account of Jesus' life, ministry, death and resurrection. However with Mark, the account is much more brief and focuses more on what Jesus did rather than things he said.
Title
The book bears the fitting name of Mark, the author. John Mark, son of Mary (not Jesus' Mary, and cousin of Barnabas, was one of the 12 disciples chosen by Jesus to help spread the Gospel.
Author and Date of Writing
The author is never actually stated however it is agreed that it was written by the Mark the Disciple. The Gospel was written between in approximately AD 62 while Peter was in prison.