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Puddin' Head Wilson
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Mark Twain's "Pudd'nhead Wilson" is a complex novel exploring themes of identity, justice, and the nature of good and evil.
The story revolves around two babies switched at birth, leading to a series of mistaken identities and dramatic consequences.
Twain uses the novel to satirize the legal system and to explore the social dynamics of race and class in antebellum America.
The book's intricate plot and its exploration of moral ambiguity make it a compelling and thought-provoking read.
Its enduring appeal lies in its sharp wit and its insightful commentary on human nature.
The story revolves around two babies switched at birth, leading to a series of mistaken identities and dramatic consequences.
Twain uses the novel to satirize the legal system and to explore the social dynamics of race and class in antebellum America.
The book's intricate plot and its exploration of moral ambiguity make it a compelling and thought-provoking read.
Its enduring appeal lies in its sharp wit and its insightful commentary on human nature.
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Megan McArdle
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Ron Chernow
Ron Chernow on His New Mark Twain Biography
