The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Illustrated) (THE GREAT CLASSICS LIBRARY)

by Mark Twain

Overview

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is an 1876 novel about a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River and filled with colorful adventures and characters, notably Huckleberry Finn, son of the town drunk. Others include Tom's early love Becky, Injun Joe, Muff Potter, and the kindly Widow Douglas. The story is set in the Town of "St. Petersburg", inspired by Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain lived.
This American classic has been the subject of numerous movies - starting with Jackie Coogan's portrayal in 1930 - and stage adaptations.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940015794021
Publisher:	Revenant
Publication date:	11/29/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	13 MB
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About the Author

Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835 – 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist. He is most noted for his novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), the latter often called "the Great American Novel."
Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain grew up, provided the setting for his two most famous books.
Having worked a printer in various cities, he became a master riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River, unsuccessfully tried gold mining, then turned to journalism. As a reporter, he wrote a humorous story, "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," which became very popular and very successful travelogues, showing him his calling.
Twain achieved great success as a writer and public speaker, earning praise for his wit and satire.
HOwever, though he made a great deal of money from his writings and lectures, he squandered it on various ventures, in particular the Paige Compositor, and was forced to declare bankruptcy. Twain worked hard to ensure that all of his creditors were paid in full, even though his bankruptcy had relieved him of the legal responsibility.
Born during a visit by Halley's Comet, Twain predicted that he would "go out with it" as well. He died the day following the comet's subsequent return. William Faulkner called Twain "the father of American literature."

Date of Birth:

November 30, 1835

Date of Death:

April 21, 1910

Place of Birth:

Florida, Missouri

Place of Death:

Redding, Connecticut