James by Percival Everett flips the script on an American classic as Huck Finn steps to the side and Jim takes center stage in a powerful and often very funny, story of family, home and freedom. Everett joined us live at The Grove to talk about language and storytelling, his sense of humor (and its origins), philosophy, […]
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Overview
On Jackson Island, Huck's solitude is shattered when he encounters Jim, a runaway slave seeking refuge from the chains of bondage. Their clandestine camaraderie blooms into a daring river escape, and the raft becomes their humble vessel navigating the waters of camaraderie, moral complexities, and societal prejudices.
The arrival of the King and the Duke injects the narrative with dark comedy and danger. The river, once a sanctuary, transforms into a stage for deceptive performances, forcing Huck and Jim into a precarious dance of survival. Twain masterfully weaves their encounters into a narrative that echoes the moral conflicts of the antebellum South.
As the raft drifts downstream, the return of Tom Sawyer brings youthful exuberance and misguided heroism. Tom's grandiose plan to liberate Jim adds layers of absurdity and social commentary, reflecting broader societal absurdities. The trio's antics on the river become a microcosm of the societal struggles Twain astutely satirizes.
The riverbanks become a theater of moral dilemmas for Huck, inviting readers to grapple with the ethical quandaries of loyalty, friendship, and racial prejudices. The journey's culmination reveals the true nature of freedom and the complexities of morality. Twain leaves readers with a denouement that is both poignant and open-ended, a reflection of enduring societal struggles and the eternal quest for individual liberty. "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is a symphony of adventure, moral awakening, and societal critique, where every ripple in the water mirrors the intricate layers of human experience.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9782487116887 |
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Publisher: | Jason Nollan |
Publication date: | 01/01/2024 |
Pages: | 324 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.73(d) |
Age Range: | 2 - 5 Years |
About the Author
He worked as a typesetter and contributed articles to his brother's newspaper Orion Clemens, prior to which he did apprenticeship with a printer. He later worked as a pilot of a riverboat before he moved west to join Orion in Nevada. He referred humorously to his lack of success at mining, turning to journalism for the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise. His humorous story, "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County", published in 1865 and based on a story he heard at Angels Hotel in Angels Camp California, where he had spent time as a miner, brought international fame and attention and was even translated to Classic Greek. He was a friend to presidents, artists, industrialists, and European royalty. The wit and satire of Twain, both in prose and speech, earned praise from critics and peers.
Twain earned a great deal of money from his writings and lectures, though he lost most of it by investing in ventures, notably the Paige Compositor. The failure of this mechanical typesetter was attributed to its complexity and imprecision. These financial difficulties led him to seek protection from his creditors via bankruptcy and succeeded in overcoming his financial problems with the help of Henry Huttleston Rogers. A gentleman by nature, Twain decided to pay all his pre-bankruptcy creditors in full, though he had no legal responsibility to do so.
Twain was born shortly after the visit of Halley's Comet, and he predicted that he would "go out with it", too. He died the day after the comet returned. He was lauded as "the greatest American humorist of his age", and William Faulkner called Twain "the father of American literature."
Date of Birth:
November 30, 1835Date of Death:
April 21, 1910Place of Birth:
Florida, MissouriPlace of Death:
Redding, Connecticut