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Mentioned in 17 episodes
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.
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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Tyler Cowen as a literary reference in 'Life and Fate', relating to the theme of journeys.
Tyler Cowen as a literary reference in 'Life and Fate', relating to the theme of journeys.
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Mentioned by Tyler Cowen as a literary reference in 'Life and Fate', possibly alluding to the novel's depiction of journeys or its exploration of American themes.
Tyler Cowen as a literary reference in 'Life and Fate', possibly alluding to the novel's depiction of journeys or its exploration of American themes.
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Mentioned as the author whose book was retold in a celebrated novel of 2024.
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