Book details
The Complete 12 Novels of Mark Twain: A Tale of Today + The Adventures of Tom Sawyer + The Prince and the Pauper + Adventures of Huckleberry Finn + A Connecticut ... Wilson + Tom Sawyer, Detective + 3 more!
Description
This carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete 12 Novels of Mark Twain" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.Table of Contents:A Tale of TodayThe Adventures of Tom SawyerThe Prince and the PauperAdventures of Huckleberry FinnA Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's CourtThe American ClaimantTom Sawyer AbroadPudd'nhead WilsonTom Sawyer, DetectivePersonal Recollections of Joan of ArcA Horse's TaleThe Mysterious StrangerSamuel Langhorne Clemens (1835 - 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist. He wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), the latter often called "the Great American Novel."
Age
12-15
Text complexity
proficient
Length
3225 pages
Why to read
- Cultural Significance: Mark Twain's novels are considered American classics and have had a profound impact on literature and society. Reading his complete works offers insight into the cultural and social issues of his time, as well as the evolution of American humor and satire.
- Historical Context: Twain's novels provide a window into the past, depicting life along the Mississippi River during the 19th century. They offer historical context on issues such as race, class, and regional attitudes that are still relevant today.
- Character Development: Twain is known for his memorable characters, such as Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Reading the complete novels allows readers to see the full arc of these characters' development and understand their place in the literary canon.
- Literary Appreciation: By reading all 12 novels, readers can appreciate the breadth of Twain's work, his mastery of dialect and narrative voice, and his ability to weave humor with serious themes. It's an opportunity to understand why Twain is often called 'the father of American literature.'