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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

The Authoritative Text with Original Illustrations
By Mark Twain
Series: Mark Twain Library
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain follows the mischievous yet lovable young boy, Tom Sawyer, as he navigates life along the Mississippi River. With his friends, Tom embarks on numerous adventures, encountering mystery, friendship, and a treasure hunt. The novel beautifully captures the essence of childhood and the spirited nature of youth in the American South.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to tales of childhood adventures, humour, and the vivid depiction of life along the Mississippi River. This classic story offers a nostalgic glimpse into the carefree days of youthful exploration and the mischievous escapades of its central character, making it a delightful read for anyone interested in coming-of-age narratives.

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

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A beautiful hardcover repackaging of this timeless classic from the publishers of the Autobiography of Mark Twain and in partnership with the Mark Twain Project.

This definitive edition of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, one of the world’s best-loved books, was the first version since the original publication to be based directly on the author’s manuscript. It includes all of the “200 rattling pictures” Mark Twain commissioned from one of his favourite illustrators, True W. Williams.

Prepared by the Mark Twain Papers, the official archive of Sam Clemens’s papers at the University of California, Berkeley, this volume also contains a wealth of helpful explanatory notes, along with a selection of original documents by Mark Twain. These include several letters in his inimitable voice about writing Tom Sawyer and about its original publication—everything the discerning reader needs to enjoy this classic of American literature again and again.

Series: Mark Twain Library

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is lauded for its rich portrayal of small-town life on the Mississippi River, filled with wit and adventure. Reviewers often praise Mark Twain's ability to capture childhood wonder and mischievousness through the character of Tom. The book is frequently recommended for its humorous and insightful exploration of societal norms and the nostalgic charm it holds for readers of all ages.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520343634

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 September 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Edition: 3rd edition

Illustration: 6 b-w photographs, 163 line illustrations

Contributors:

  • Other primary creator Richard A. Watson
  • Edited by Paul Baender
  • Foreword by John C. Gerber
  • Other primary creator Victor Fischer

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 499g

Pages: 312

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Mark Twain Series: Mark Twain Library

About the Author

John C. Gerber and Paul Baender were both members of the Iowa-California Works of Mark Twain.

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