Pudd'nhead Wilson (eBook)

Exploring Race, Identity, and Morality in the Antebellum South

Mark Twain (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
151 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654781448-1 (EAN)

Infos

Mark Twain's 'Pudd'nhead Wilson' is a thought-provoking novel that delves into themes of race, identity, and human nature. Set in a small Missouri town in the antebellum South, the story follows the peculiar and wise Pudd'nhead Wilson as he navigates through the complexities of societal expectations and personal morality. Twain's witty and satirical writing style shines through in this novel, as he uses humor to tackle serious issues of prejudice and injustice. The narrative is rich with dialogue and character development, making it a compelling read for those interested in American literature of the 19th century. Twain expertly weaves together multiple plot lines and intricate details to create a captivating and thought-provoking story. Mark Twain's own experiences growing up in the South and witnessing the effects of slavery likely inspired him to write 'Pudd'nhead Wilson'. His keen observations of human behavior and sharp wit are evident throughout the novel, adding depth and complexity to the narrative. I highly recommend 'Pudd'nhead Wilson' to readers who enjoy classic American literature and are intrigued by insightful commentary on race and society.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.1.2024
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Historische Kriminalromane
• Schlagworte: American Literature • Ernest Hemingway • Gulliver’s Travels • holes • humorous fiction • immersed • Jack London • Jules Verne • legal drama • Life of Pie • literary classic • Mark Twain • Mississippi River • Race relations • Satire • Slave Narrative • small town life • spy school • Theodore Boone • The Titan's Curse