Name: Puddnhead Wilson: And, Those Extraordinary Twins (The Penguin English Library)
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Author: Mark Twain
ISBN: 9780140430400

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Puddnhead Wilson: And, Those Extraordinary Twins (The Penguin English Library)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Mark Twain

Introduction by

Malcolm Bradbury

Publisher

Penguin

Year

1969

Language

English

Pages

320

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

19.7x13.1x2.2 cm

Weight

0.25 kg.

ISBN

0140430407

ISBN13

9780140430400

Edition No.

Synopsis "Puddnhead Wilson: And, Those Extraordinary Twins (The Penguin English Library) "

At the beginning of Pudd'nhead Wilson a young slave woman, fearing for her infant's son's life, exchanges her light-skinned child with her master's. From this rather simple premise Mark Twain fashioned one of his most entertaining, funny, yet biting novels. On its surface, Pudd'nhead Wilson possesses all the elements of an engrossing nineteenth-century mystery: reversed identities, a horrible crime, an eccentric detective, a suspenseful courtroom drama, and a surprising, unusual solution. Yet it is not a mystery novel. Seething with the undercurrents of antebellum southern culture, the book is a savage indictment in which the real criminal is society, and racial prejudice and slavery are the crimes. Written in 1894, Pudd'nhead Wilson glistens with characteristic Twain humor, with suspense, and with pointed irony: a gem among the author's later works.

Mark Twain

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Mark Twain, pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was born in 1835 in Missouri and is considered one of the great geniuses of American literature. Author of classics such as “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”, Twain revolutionized narrative with his humor, social criticism, and approachable style. His works, set on the Mississippi River, explore themes such as freedom, childhood, and justice. Recognized worldwide, Twain received numerous awards and his legacy continues to inspire readers of all ages, connecting generations through unforgettable stories.

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