The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Collectible Editions) by Mark Twain
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Web ID: 14421847A delightful romp through rural America
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is the first person narrative of Huck Finn, a thirteen year old boy, on his South-bound, coming-of-age journey through rural America, aboard a raft on the Mississippi River, accompanied by his friend Jim, a runaway slave. The journey begins as Huck feigns his own death to escape his drunk father, which coincides with slave Jim learning that he is going to be sold to another slave master and decides to run away. Both escapees join forces and encounter murderous thieves, feuding families, gullible Christians, incensed mobs, and two conmen who eventually get their comeuppance, not before they sell Jim into slavery again. Written entirely in vernacular English, the first American novel to be written so, The Adventures… is a very readable page-turner once one gets the hang of the pronunciation-based writing. As with every book that depicts a journey, there are lulls and highlights in the action. Huck Finn, Tom Sawyer, and Jim are very endearing characters, so it’s easy to root for their happy ending. Mark Twain seems interested in telling an adventure story, with the incidental social commentary on slavery viewed through the eyes of a child—a clever device to avoid making a direct indictment of the institution, no doubt, though he falls rather short. He seems interested in teaching his audience (as if they were children) about the humanity behind a slave and the inherent injustice of slavery, which, despite being groundbreaking in its time, comes a whole twenty years after the Civil War. It’s hard to think that despite a war having been fought on the grounds of slavery, not much has changed in the intervening years. Overall, I enjoyed a re-read of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn viewed through my adult eyes. The social commentary probably went through my head when I read it in my early years. I highly recommend it!
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Nice book
I really loved this book it is a great book to learn about some more history
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Timeless themes of the book
Five themes of the book are still relevant to current affairs: 1. Racism: The novel explores the theme of racism and its effects on individuals and society. The issues of racial inequality and discrimination still exist today, and "Huckleberry Finn" can provide a historical perspective on these issues. 2. Education: The book highlights the importance of education and critical thinking. It encourages readers to question authority and think for themselves, which is especially important in today's world of misinformation and fake news. 3. Social commentary: "Huckleberry Finn" is a social commentary on American society during the 19th century, and its themes are still relevant today. The novel critiques the hypocrisy of society and the flawed moral compass of its characters, which can be applied to modern-day politics and social issues. 4. Cultural heritage: "Huckleberry Finn" is an important piece of American literature and cultural heritage. It provides insight into the history and culture of the United States, and its enduring popularity demonstrates its ongoing relevance to contemporary audiences. 5. Human nature: The novel also explores universal themes of human nature, including the search for freedom, the struggle between conformity and individuality, and the complexities of relationships. These themes are timeless and continue to resonate with readers today.
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is a Great American Novel First published in 1884, takes place along the Mississippi river starting in Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, and Arkansas. The story follows a 13-year-old boy named Huckleberry Finn as throughout the story he narrates his journey as he travels down the Mississippi River to find where he belongs. Towards the end of the book it kind of leaves you off being like “oh that was the end” but in the ending, he talks to Tom Sawyer about earlier events in the book and just ends off. If you enjoy reading classic American novels then I recommend it even though it is quite a long read with 43 chapters each chapter spanning multiple pages. Some personal notes I noticed while reading this book was how merged the stories were that you barely even noticed the story changed which kinda confused me from the normal book style.
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A classic, I'm told
A "bad boy" grows into maturity while sailing down the Mississippi River.
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