Mark Twain

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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 11 to 15 (eBook, ePUB)

Journey through the Mississippi: Twain's Literary Exploration

Beschreibung

In the selected chapters of Mark Twain's seminal work, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," the narrative explores themes of identity, morality, and societal critique through the eyes of the young protagonist, Huck. Written in a distinctive vernacular style, Twain captures the essence of the American South pre-Civil War, employing regional dialects that lend authenticity to Huck's adventures. These chapters are pivotal as they depict Huck'Äôs evolving perception of right and wrong, particularly as he grapples with the moral dilemmas related to slavery and friendship. Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens in 1835, was deeply affected by his experiences growing up in a slave-owning region and his subsequent career as a riverboat pilot. His keen observations of human nature and the complexities of social norms greatly informed his writing, particularly in crafting Huck Finn'Äôs adventures. Twain sought to challenge the prevailing attitudes of his time, using satire and humor to reveal the hypocrisy of a society clinging to outdated notions of morality and race. "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is highly recommended for readers seeking an insightful and critical engagement with American history and culture. Twain's masterful storytelling not only entertains but also provokes thoughtful reflections on freedom, choice, and the moral landscape of society. These chapters embody the essence of Twain's critique, making this a must-read for anyone interested in classic American literature.

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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: 1576
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664632036
• Artikelnr.: 58447398