The Complete Huckleberry Finn & Tom Sawyer Adventures (Unabridged) (eBook)

Mark Twain (Autor)

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2023
635 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654772076-8 (EAN)

Infos

Mark Twain's 'The Complete Huckleberry Finn & Tom Sawyer Adventures (Unabridged)' is a literary treasure showcasing Twain's mastery of American storytelling. Through the adventures of Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer, Twain explores themes of friendship, morality, and race in the antebellum South. Twain's witty, humorous, and often satirical writing style brings this classic tale to life, making it accessible to readers of all ages. The episodic structure and vivid characterizations make this book a timeless masterpiece that continues to resonate with readers today. Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, drew inspiration for his characters and settings from his own experiences growing up in Missouri and working as a steamboat pilot along the Mississippi River. His keen observations of human nature and societal issues allowed him to craft complex and relatable characters that endure in the literary canon. I highly recommend 'The Complete Huckleberry Finn & Tom Sawyer Adventures (Unabridged)' to readers looking for a thought-provoking and entertaining read that delves into the complexities of adolescence and society. Twain's classic work remains a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and cultural history.

Autor

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer, born on November 30, 1835, in Florida, Missouri. Twain grew up in Hannibal, Missouri, which later provided the backdrop for 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. His literary works are lauded for their wit, satire, and keen observation of American life. The 'The Complete Huckleberry Finn & Tom Sawyer Adventures (Unabridged)' encompasses Twain's most famous characters and narratives, drawing from his childhood experiences along the Mississippi River. Considered one of the first major authors to come from the interior of the country, Twain influenced the American literary canon with his vernacular writing style and biting social commentary. His works not only capture the complexities of race, class, and societal norms but also reflect his multifaceted life as an inventor, riverboat pilot, and world traveler. Twain's writing remains a cornerstone of American literature, often required reading in educational curricula. The significance of Twain's contribution to the literary world was such that he was awarded honorary doctorates by Yale University, the University of Missouri, and Oxford University. Mark Twain passed away on April 21, 1910, but his literary legacy continues to enliven the minds of readers around the world.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 19th-Century American Literature • 19th century novels • Adventurous characters • American literature classics • American societal critique • Antebellum South themes • Charles Dickens • coming-of-age stories • Ernest Hemingway • Ezra Pound • Huckleberry Finn • Jack Kerouac • James Joyce • Joseph Conrad • Mark Twain adventures • mississippi river fiction • mississippi river setting • Oscar Wilde • Peter Pan • pre-civil war America • regional dialects • Salinger • satirical fiction • satirical humor • Social commentary • Southern United States literature • Tom Sawyer • youthful escapades