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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

By Mark Twain
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain follows young Huck Finn as he embarks on a journey down the Mississippi River. Striving for freedom, he escapes his troubled home life and joins Jim, a runaway slave, experiencing various adventures and encounters that reveal the complexities of society and human nature. The story is a vivid depiction of pre-Civil War America, exploring themes of race, freedom, and friendship.
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You might enjoy this classic work if you're drawn to a thrilling journey along the Mississippi River, filled with mischievous adventures and social commentary. It offers a rich tapestry of humour, suspense, and a critical look at themes of racism and morality, making it a perennial favourite for those who appreciate both adventure and thought-provoking narratives.

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Tells the story of a boy's journey down the Mississippi on a raft that conveys the voice and experience of the American frontier. This is a satirical tale of childhood rebellion against hypocritical adult authority.

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is a tale of a boy's picaresque journey down the Mississippi on a raft, capturing 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 introduce him to feuding families and the trickery of the unscrupulous 'Duke' and 'Dauphin'.

Beneath the exploits, however, are more serious undercurrents—of slavery, adult control—which threaten his deep and enduring friendship with Jim.

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is often celebrated for its depth and humour, portraying themes of youth, adventure, and morality. Critics highlight its innovative narrative style and rich exploration of societal issues such as race and identity, while some discussions focus on the complexity and controversy surrounding its depiction of these themes. The novel is acclaimed for its vivid characters and its role in American literature, resonating with both historical and modern readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141439648

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 January 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Edited by Peter Coveney

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 291g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Mark Twain was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835. He trained as a river-boat pilot, but turned to journalism after the Civil War, and published his first short story in 1865. He is also the author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Peter Coveney was Senior Lecturer in History at Nottingham University and edited George Eliot's Felix Holt for Penguin Classics. Richard Maxwell is Professor of English at Valparaiso University.

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