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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

By Mark Twain
Penguin Classics
Series: The Penguin English Library
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain follows a young boy named Huck as he escapes from his abusive father and sets off on a journey down the Mississippi River. Along the way, he encounters Jim, an escaped slave, and together they navigate various adventures, meeting a host of colourful characters. The novel explores themes of freedom, friendship, and the social issues of the time, wrapped in Twain's signature wit and satire.
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You might enjoy this timeless tale if you're drawn to stories of adventure, friendship, and exploration. It offers a compelling journey down the Mississippi River, highlighting the complexities of freedom and society through a witty and satirical lens. Embracing themes of identity, morality, and social justice, it's ideal for those who appreciate classic literature with rich character development and enduring themes.

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Huckleberry Finn and Jim the slave escape their difficult lives by fleeing down the Mississippi on a raft. There, they find steamships, feuding families, an unlikely Duke and King and vital lessons about the world in which they live.

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Launching a major new paperback series - Penguin English Library

The Penguin English Library Edition of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

'I'm unfavourable to killin' a man as long as you can git around it; it ain't good sense, it ain't good morals. Ain't I right?'

The original Great American Novel, an incomparable adventure story and a classic of anarchic humour, Twain's masterpiece sees Huckleberry Finn and Jim the slave escape their difficult lives by fleeing down the Mississippi on a raft. There, they find steamships, feuding families, an unlikely Duke and King, and vital lessons about the world in which they live. With its unforgettable cast of characters, Hemingway called this 'the best book we've ever had'.

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is celebrated for its vivid depiction of American life along the Mississippi River and its criticism of societal norms and racial issues. Reviewers praise Twain’s masterful characterisation and the novel’s adventurous spirit, though it occasionally faces criticism for its use of language and portrayal of race. Its blend of humour and serious commentary makes it a complex and enduring work of fiction.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9780141199009

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 248g

Pages: 336

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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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