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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is a classic tale following the journey of a young boy named Huck and a runaway slave named Jim as they travel along the Mississippi River. Set in the pre-Civil War South, the story explores themes of freedom, friendship, and societal norms, all wrapped in a series of adventurous escapades on their quest for liberation. Through encounters with various characters, Huck learns valuable lessons about life, morality, and his own personal beliefs.
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You might enjoy this classic novel if you love tales of adventure and friendship set against the backdrop of the Mississippi River. The story offers a satirical take on society and presents themes of freedom, morality, and race, all through the humorous and insightful eyes of a young boy.

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

When Huck escapes from his drunken father and the 'sivilizing' Widow Douglas with the runaway slave Jim, he embarks on a series of adventures that draw him to feuding families and the trickery of the unscrupulous 'Duke' and 'Dauphin'.

Mark Twain's tale of a boy's picaresque journey down the Mississippi on a raft conveyed the voice and experience of the American frontier as no other work had done before.

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Mark Twain's great American masterpiece, in a gorgeous new clothbound edition.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is Mark Twain's tale of a boy's picaresque journey down the Mississippi on a raft, conveying the voice and experience of the American frontier as no other work had done before. When Huck escapes from his drunken father and the 'sivilizing' Widow Douglas with the runaway slave Jim, he embarks on a series of adventures that draw him to feuding families and the trickery of the unscrupulous 'Duke' and 'Dauphin'.

Beneath the exploits, however, are more serious undercurrents β€” of slavery, adult control and, above all, of Huck's struggle between his instinctive goodness and the corrupt values of society, which threaten his deep and enduring friendship with Jim.

Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is heralded as a cornerstone of American literature, with Ernest Hemingway noting its influential role in shaping modern American narratives. Its universal acclaim stems from its compelling storytelling and rich exploration of themes such as race and identity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141199573

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 October 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 523g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835, Mark Twain spent his youth in Hannibal, Missouri, which forms the setting for his two greatest works, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Trying his hand at printing, typesetting and then gold-mining, the former steam-boat pilot eventually found his calling in journalism and travel writing. Dubbed 'the father of American literature' by William Faulkner, Twain died in 1910 after a colourful life of travelling, bankruptcy and great literary success.

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