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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Book • 1884
Published in 1884 in the UK and 1885 in the US, 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' is a sequel to Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'.

The novel follows Huck Finn, a young boy who escapes his abusive father by faking his own death, and Jim, a runaway slave.

Together, they embark on a perilous journey down the Mississippi River on a raft.

Along the way, they encounter various characters, including con artists and feuding families, and Huck grapples with moral dilemmas, particularly regarding his support for Jim despite the societal norms against helping a runaway slave.

The novel is a critique of pre-Civil War American society, especially its treatment of slavery and racial issues, and it has been praised for its realistic portrayal of boyhood and its exploration of complex moral themes.

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Ron Chernow
as one of the first two books published by Twain's publishing house.
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as one of the books that inspired him to write.
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