The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 1. by Mark Twain
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| Author | Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
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| Title | The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 1. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Tom_Sawyer |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 1" by Mark Twain is a novel written in the late 19th century, specifically in the context of American literature. The book centers around the childhood adventures of a young boy named Tom Sawyer, navigating his life in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri, while exploring themes of childhood, freedom, and moral dilemmas. In this first part of the story, readers are introduced to Tom Sawyer, a mischievous and imaginative boy who often finds himself in trouble. The narrative opens with Tom's antics at home, where he evades his Aunt Polly and cleverly negotiates his way out of chores. As the plot unfolds, Tom's character comes to life through his conflict with his peers, particularly a new boy who challenges him, leading to a physical altercation. The book highlights Tom's various adventures, including his clever manipulation of situations to gain freedom from work and his infatuation with a girl, reflecting a child's view of love and rivalry. Through Tom's escapades, Twain explores the complexities of childhood, societal expectations, and the quest for identity in a charming and humorous manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Bildungsromans |
| Subject | Boys -- Fiction |
| Subject | Male friendship -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Missouri -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sawyer, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Child witnesses -- Fiction |
| Subject | Runaway children -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mississippi River Valley -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7193 |
| Release Date | Jun 29, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 668 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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