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Mentioned in 18 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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Stephen West

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as a book illustrating childhood independence.


Jonathan Haidt

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as a literary reference in 'Life and Fate', relating to the theme of journeys.


Tyler Cowen

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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

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Tyler Cowen on Life and Fate
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as one of the first two books published by Twain's publishing house.


Ron Chernow

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as one of the books that inspired him to write.


Michael Lewis

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, referencing a quote about progress and change.


Angela Duckworth

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as one of the classic books provided as inspiration for library truck designs.

Terry O'Reilly

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when discussing books read by his students.

Stephen Fairbanks

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Jill Lepore

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Clay Aiken

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Mentioned as the sequel to “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”, set in the Mississippi River town of Hannibal.

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Mentioned by Jimmy White's teacher after Jimmy failed to deliver a report on the book without reading it.

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as a classic novel.


Ryan Holiday

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in comparison to "The Catcher in the Rye" regarding its popularity in schools.

David Kern

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Mentioned by Megan Basham in the context of similar changes made to his book 'Huckleberry Finn'.

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as a contender for the title of 'great American novel'.

Titus Techera

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