The Tragedy of Pudd nhead Wilson - Twain, Mark
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The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson is a novel that delves into the complexities of identity, race, and societal injustice. Set in a small town, it revolves around a lawyer with a peculiar nickname and an enslaved woman determined to shield her child from the world's harsh realities. The narrative examines how misunderstandings and societal prejudices shape the lives of its characters. The main conflict centers around identity confusion, where the lives of two boys are intertwined in tragic ways due to mistaken assumptions about race. The novel critiques social systems, exposing the arbitrary…mehr

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The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson is a novel that delves into the complexities of identity, race, and societal injustice. Set in a small town, it revolves around a lawyer with a peculiar nickname and an enslaved woman determined to shield her child from the world's harsh realities. The narrative examines how misunderstandings and societal prejudices shape the lives of its characters. The main conflict centers around identity confusion, where the lives of two boys are intertwined in tragic ways due to mistaken assumptions about race. The novel critiques social systems, exposing the arbitrary nature of race and the consequences of rigid societal norms. It underscores how deeply ingrained notions of race and class can obscure true human dignity. The work is a powerful commentary on the inequalities of the time, while also revealing the resilience of individuals who challenge their circumstances. Through sharp satire and vivid storytelling, the novel examines how identity is shaped by both external forces and personal choices, with far-reaching consequences for those involved.
Autorenporträt
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835 - 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher and lecturer. Among his novels are The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), the latter often called "The Great American Novel". Though Twain earned a great deal of money from his writings and lectures, he invested in ventures that lost a great deal of money, notably the Paige Compositor, a mechanical typesetter, which failed because of its complexity and imprecision. In the wake of these financial setbacks, he filed for protection from his creditors via bankruptcy, and with the help of Henry Huttleston Rogers eventually overcame his financial troubles. Twain chose to pay all his pre-bankruptcy creditors in full, though he had no legal responsibility to do so.