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The Original, Unabridged, and Uncensored 1885 Classic (Illustrated)
by Mark Twain
Set along the mighty Mississippi River, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is Mark Twain's timeless tale of freedom, friendship, and the search for identity.
Huck Finn, a spirited boy escaping the confines of his small-town life, joins forces with Jim, an enslaved man fleeing for his freedom. Together, they embark on a daring journey aboard a raft, navigating treacherous waters and encountering a vivid cast of characters, from crafty conmen to feuding families.
Through Huck's eyes, Twain explores themes of race, morality, and the bonds that transcend societal divisions. Huck wrestles with his conscience and challenges the prejudices of his world, making this story as relevant today as it was in its time. A thrilling adventure and a profound exploration of human nature, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a cornerstone of American literature that will captivate readers of all ages.
What's your favorite banned book?
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. This book is an absolute classic. People must learn to read books with appreciation of time, place & context. Rather than ban the book because of of...
-Vivian_H
Have you ever read a novel that changed your view of the world?
Has to be the Diary of Ann Frank. I read this book in eighth grade and reflected what Ann had written for a long time. Later, when I was 22 I read the Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom. Another great and moving true story about the concentration camps of World War II. I greatly respect the writer's...
-Lloyde_Newman
What book(s) are you excited to read in 2025?
I'm looking forward to James by Percival Everett, but need to read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn first. Can't believe I'm 72 y/o and haven't read it. My husband and I visited Hannibal, MO last year and hit all of the Mark Twain/Huck Finn/Tom Sawyer related sites. I'm thinking that will make ...
-Lana_Maskus
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Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist and essayist. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced," with William Faulkner calling him "the father of American literature." His novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), with the latter often called the "Great American Novel." Twain also wrote A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) and Pudd'nhead Wilson (1894), and co-wrote The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today (1873) with Charles Dudley Warner.
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