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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Penguin Classics)

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ISBN13: 9780142437179
ISBN10: 0142437174
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Revered by all of the town's children and dreaded by all of its mothers, Huckleberry Finn is indisputably the most appealing child-hero in American literature.

Unlike the tall-tale, idyllic world of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is firmly grounded in early reality. From the abusive drunkard who serves as Huckleberry's father, to Huck's first tentative grappling with issues of personal liberty and the unknown, Huckleberry Finn endeavors to delve quite a bit deeper into the complexities — both joyful and tragic of life.

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Of all the contenders for the title of The Great American Novel, none has a better claim than The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Intended at first as a simple story of a boy's adventures in the Mississippi Valley—a sequel to Tom Sawyer—the book grew and matured under Twain's hand into a work of immeasurable richness and complexity. More than a century after its publication, the critical debate over the symbolic significance of Huck's and Jim's voyage is still fresh, and it remains a major work that can be enjoyed at many levels: as an incomparable adventure story and as a classic of American humor.

@declineofwesternsiv Seems like soon as a fella comes into a bit o’ money, everyone comes out of the woodworks after’n it.

These ladies wants to sivilize me? More like reverse gold-dig my fame and fortune. @FencinTom: Get me outta here!

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Of all the contenders for the title of The Great American Novel, none has a better claim than The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. More than a century after its publication it remains a major work that can be enjoyed at many levels: as an incomparable adventure story and as a classic of American humor.

Introduction by John Seelye and Notes by Guy Cardwell

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About the Author

Mark Twain (1853-1910) was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, near the Mississippi River. He was celebrated for his uncompromising stands against injustice and imperialism and for his invariably quoted comments on any subject under the sun.
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Table of Contents

Introduction by John Seelye   ix

Suggestions for Further Reading   xxxi

A Note on the Text   xxxv

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn   9

Appendix: The Raft Episode   309

Explanatory Notes   323

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mary.raglin, October 16, 2008 (view all comments by mary.raglin)
Classic literature that gives you the realm of emotions. Mark Twain is insightful and original. The Mississippi River what a world!
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irishlamma, March 6, 2007 (view all comments by irishlamma)
The correct title is Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
not The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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ISBN:
9780142437179
Introduction:
Seelye, John
Notes by:
Cardwell, Guy
Introduction by:
Seelye, John
Introduction:
Seelye, John
Author:
Seelye, John
Author:
Twain, Mark
Author:
Cardwell, Guy
Author:
Cardwell, Guy
Publisher:
Penguin Books
Location:
New York
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
Boys
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Fugitive slaves
Subject:
Race relations
Subject:
Missouri
Subject:
Mississippi river
Subject:
Humorous fiction
Subject:
Adventure fiction
Subject:
Male friendship
Subject:
Runaway children
Subject:
Finn, Huckleberry
Subject:
Bildungsromans
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Copyright:
2002
Edition Description:
Mass Market
Series:
Penguin Classics
Series Volume:
no. 116
Publication Date:
20021231
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
8.11x5.06x.67 in. .56 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18
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"Synopsis" by ,

Of all the contenders for the title of The Great American Novel, none has a better claim than The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Intended at first as a simple story of a boy's adventures in the Mississippi Valley—a sequel to Tom Sawyer—the book grew and matured under Twain's hand into a work of immeasurable richness and complexity. More than a century after its publication, the critical debate over the symbolic significance of Huck's and Jim's voyage is still fresh, and it remains a major work that can be enjoyed at many levels: as an incomparable adventure story and as a classic of American humor.

@declineofwesternsiv Seems like soon as a fella comes into a bit o’ money, everyone comes out of the woodworks after’n it.

These ladies wants to sivilize me? More like reverse gold-dig my fame and fortune. @FencinTom: Get me outta here!

From Twitterature: The World's Greatest Books in Twenty Tweets or Less

"Synopsis" by , Of all the contenders for the title of The Great American Novel, none has a better claim than The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. More than a century after its publication it remains a major work that can be enjoyed at many levels: as an incomparable adventure story and as a classic of American humor.

Introduction by John Seelye and Notes by Guy Cardwell
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