Mark Twain

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrated Edition

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn," Mark Twain masterfully intertwines the narratives of two iconic characters, exploring themes of childhood, morality, and social justice. Set against the backdrop of the pre-Civil War American South, the novels employ a vivid and colloquial style that captures the complexities of adolescence and the deeply ingrained social inequities of the time. Through adventurous escapades and poignant moments of introspection, Twain deftly critiques societal norms, exposing the contradictions of 'civilization' while celebrating the innate human spirit embodied by Tom and Huck. Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835, grew up along the Mississippi River, which profoundly influenced his storytelling. His experiences as a riverboat pilot, gold prospector, and journalist honed his skills in observation and satire. Twain's keen awareness of racial issues and the struggles of marginalized individuals comes through in Huck's evolution and moral dilemmas, reflecting the author's deep-seated beliefs about freedom and equality. This essential reading not only serves as a cornerstone of American literature but also as a compelling exploration of the enduring quests for identity and integrity. Readers will find themselves immersed in Twain's rich narrative, filled with humor, pathos, and a timeless relevance that continues to resonate.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Januar 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028220518
• Artikelnr.: 65713566

Autorenporträt

Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 - April 21, 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, 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." Twain was raised in Hannibal, Missouri, which later provided the setting for Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. After an apprenticeship with a printer, Twain worked as a typesetter and contributed articles to the newspaper of his older brother, Orion Clemens. He later became a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River before heading west to join Orion in Nevada. He referred humorously to his lack of success at mining, turning to journalism for the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise. In 1865, his humorous story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" was published, based on a story he heard at Angels Hotel in Angels Camp, California, where he had spent some time as a miner. The short story brought international attention, and was even translated into classic Greek. His wit and satire, in prose and in speech, earned praise from critics and peers, and he was a friend to presidents, artists, industrialists, and European royalty. Twain was born shortly after a visit by Halley's Comet, and he predicted that he would "go out with it", too. He died the day after the comet returned. He was lauded as the "greatest American humorist of his age," and William Faulkner called Twain "the father of American literature."