Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Author: Guy Cardwell, Thomas Cooley, Donald McKay, John Harley, Joseph Pearce
Category: Fiction/Literature
ISBN: 9781402726002
Format : Hardcover
Publisher : Sterling Pub Co Inc

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Twain spent seven years writing HUCKLEBERRY FINN--the book Hemingway claimed is the basis for all American fiction. The story of Huck`s and Jim`s quest for freedom on a raft on the Mississippi provides a panoramic view of Southern society, which Twain saw as beset by greed, violence, and coldhearted brutality in the guise of virtue. At the end of the book, Huck definitively abandons the hypocrisy and cant on which he has been raised when he makes the shocking decision to go to hell rather than betray his friend Jim and send him back to slavery. The book has been banned from time to time, beginning with its publication in 1885, when it was deemed too subversive for children, until the late 20th century when, despite its compassionate attitude toward blacks and is violent denunciation of slavery, it has been branded racist because of Twain`s use of dialect and offensive language. In addition to its message of tolerance and understanding, HUCKLEBERRY FINN continues to be read, talked about, and loved by readers of all ages because it`s a cracking good coming-of-age story full of vivid characters and hilarious events --and because Twain`s relentlessly clear-eyed angle of vision sees beneath the foibles and absurdities of humanity to the common ground that we all share.

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn ( ISBN 9781402726002 )

Blackwell Online

Oxford, OX, United Kingdom
Price : 15 USD
*** NEW COPY *** TITLE SHIPPED FROM UK *** Pages: 288, Rich in authentic dialect, folksy humor, and sharp social commentary, Twain's classic tale follows Huck and the runaway slave Jim on an exciting journey down the Mississippi. Illustrations. Mark Twain's brilliant 19th-century novel has long been recognised as one of the finest examples of American literature. Rich in authentic dialect, folksy humour and sharp social commentary, Twain's classic tale follows Huckleberry Finn and Jim the runaway slave on an exciting journey down the Mississippi. Each beautiful book is unabridged and features extraordinary art, a ribbon marker and the highest quality paper. A series of insightful questions appear at the end of each volume to encourage discussion and a deeper understanding of these enduring works.

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn ( ISBN 9781402726002 )

Blackwell Online

Blackwood, NJ, U.S.A.
Price : 9 USD
*** NEW COPY *** TITLE SHIPPED FROM US *** Pages: 288, Rich in authentic dialect, folksy humor, and sharp social commentary, Twain's classic tale follows Huck and the runaway slave Jim on an exciting journey down the Mississippi. Illustrations. Mark Twain's brilliant 19th-century novel has long been recognised as one of the finest examples of American literature. Rich in authentic dialect, folksy humour and sharp social commentary, Twain's classic tale follows Huckleberry Finn and Jim the runaway slave on an exciting journey down the Mississippi. Each beautiful book is unabridged and features extraordinary art, a ribbon marker and the highest quality paper. A series of insightful questions appear at the end of each volume to encourage discussion and a deeper understanding of these enduring works.

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