Mark Twain

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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 01 to 05 (eBook, ePUB)

Journey through the Deep South: A Classic Tale of Friendship, Freedom, and Morality

Beschreibung

In the opening chapters of "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," Mark Twain masterfully blends humor and social commentary, creating a vivid tapestry of pre-Civil War American society. Through the eyes of the young protagonist, Huck, Twain employs a distinctive vernacular style, rich in regional dialects that serve to authenticate the narrative and immerse readers in the complexities of race, morality, and freedom. These initial chapters set the stage for Huck's moral dilemmas and his evolving relationship with Jim, a runaway slave, encapsulating the tension between societal norms and personal ethics that pervades the novel. Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens in 1835, drew heavily from his own experiences growing up along the Mississippi River, which profoundly influenced his understanding of American culture and the institution of slavery. Twain's insights into human nature and his unflinching examination of societal flaws stem from his own encounters with both the brutality of racism and the innocence of childhood. This personal history empowers him to construct characters and settings that resonate with authenticity, inviting readers to confront uncomfortable truths about their own beliefs. I highly recommend "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 01 to 05" to anyone interested in American literature and the intricacies of human experience. Twain's skillful narration and incisive social critique will not only entertain but also provoke thought regarding the enduring issues of identity and morality. This work remains a cornerstone of American literature, inviting exploration not just of its historical context but of its timeless relevance.

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Mark Twain (1835-1910) A legendary American writer and humourist, Mark Twain authored twenty eight books and many sketches and short stories. His real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910). He was born and brought up in the American state of Missouri. He left school to earn his living when he was only twelve following the death of his father. He was a great adventurer and travelled around America. He returned to his native place to become a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River. The Civil War put an end to steam-boating and Clemens joined the Confederate army. He was already engaged in newspaper reporting and became a successful journalist. He started to use the alias Mark Twain during the Civil War and this pen name made him a famous travel writer. Mark Twain was nostalgic about his childhood and in 1876 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was published, based on his own experiences. The book was soon recognised as a work of genius. Mark Twain was soon famous all over the world. He earned money from writing and lost it on a typesetter he invented. He then made another fortune and lost it on a bad investment. He was an impetuous, hot-tempered man but was also quite sentimental and superstitious. Twain was born when Halley's Comet was passing the Earth and he always believed he would die when the comet returned - the same happened exactly.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 1564
• Altersempfehlung: ab 4 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664178695
• Artikelnr.: 58436842