| Author |
Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
| Title |
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 11 to 15
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adventures_of_Huckleberry_Finn
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 11 to 15" by Mark Twain is a novel written in the late 19th century, specifically in the context of American literature. The story revolves around the journey of a young boy named Huck Finn, who grapples with issues of morality, society, and freedom as he travels down the Mississippi River with Jim, an escaped slave. This particular section of the book continues to explore themes of friendship, identity, and the complexities of human nature against the backdrop of pre-Civil War America. In these chapters, Huck navigates encounters with various characters who present distinct views on morality and society, particularly regarding issues of race and rights. The narrative highlights Huck's cleverness as he disguises himself to gather information while evading capture, showcasing Twain's rich character development and biting social commentary. Tension arises as Huck learns more about the town's perception of his family and Jim's plight, adding layers to their friendship as they discuss their hopes for the future. Themes of trust, betrayal, and the moral dilemmas faced by Huck become prominent as they embark on a series of adventures that challenge their understanding of freedom and humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Humorous stories
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| Subject |
Bildungsromans
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| Subject |
Boys -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Male friendship -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Missouri -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Race relations -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Runaway children -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Finn, Huckleberry (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Fugitive slaves -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mississippi River -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7102 |
| Release Date |
Jun 27, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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