Synopsis "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Annotated Keynote Classics) (in English)"
“Persons attempting to find a motive in this narrative will be prosecuted; persons attempting to find a moral in it will be banished; persons attempting to find a plot in it will be shot.” — Mark TwainTravel down the Mississippi River on a raft with Tom Sawyer’s cohort, Huckleberry Finn, as he rebels against “sivilization,” and his friend, Jim, runs from slavery. This tale of freedom and friendship amidst the racism and corrupt values of the pre-Civil War South is told through Huck’s eyes as he and Jim navigate the perils of fog, frauds, and feuding families. Mark Twain has delighted generations with his unforgettable characters and scalding social satire in this great American novel. Unabridged original 1885 edition. Keynote Classics™ offer a better way to read classic literature, whether for enjoyment or for a class. They include an Introductory Key to give you helpful information that will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the novel. Traditional literature introductions include in-depth analysis describing plot, themes, and literary devices, and inevitably give away the story before you’ve had a chance to enjoy it relying your own perception and understanding. Keynote Classics™ Introductory Keys are different. No-spoiler study guides don’t give away plot, themes, or symbolism, and they don’t do literary analysis for you. They simply point out general ideas and things to pay attention to that help you find your own interpretations. Includes brief historical context about the author and the time and place the novel was written to help you gain important perspective before reading it. Provides 10 suggested topics for discussion and/or essays. Teachers recommend that you read actively and engage with the text to help you draw on your own knowledge and experience to get at the meat of a novel. Keynote Classics paperbacks provide extra wide margins for jotting down your thoughts, connections, and interpretations while you read. Printed with chlorine-free ink and acid-free paper made from 30% post-consumer waste recycled material supplied by a Forest Stewardship Council-certified provider. Revised second edition with explanatory footnotes.Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel L. Clemens, born in 1835. His folksy humor and regional realism grew out of his childhood in Missouri along the Mississippi River. He came to be known as the Father of American Literature for his satirical comedy in short stories, novels, and essays that give us an unflinching look at the rapidly changing world of the nineteenth century.Buy this unabridged edition of Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from Keynote Classics today!
