Bøker av Mark Twain

Huckleberry Finn had a tough life with his drunk father until an adventure with Tom Sawyer changed everything. But when Huck's dad returns and kidnaps him, he must escpe down the Mississippi river with runaway slave, Jim. They encounter trouble at every turn, from floods and gunfights to armed bandits and the long arm of the law. Through it all the friends stick together but can Huck and Tom free Jim from slavery once and for all?With an inspirational introduction by Darren Shan, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the twelve wonderful classic stories being relaunched in Puffin Classics in March 2008.

A fine exclusive edition of one of literature's most beloved stories. Featuring a laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping, all titles in this series will be first editions. No more than 10,000 copies will be printed, and each will be individually numbered from 1 to 10,000.

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader.

'Now he found out a new thing - namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.'An idyllic snapshot of a boy's childhood along the banks of the Mississippi River, Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is the author's work that comes closest to his boyhood experiences of growing up in Hannibal in the 1840s.Mischievous and full of energy, Tom enjoys childish pranks and pastimes with his friends, Huck Finn, the town outcast and Joe Harper, his best friend. However, at the town graveyard, Huck and Tom witness a murder, carried out by local vagabond Injun Joe. They vow never to tell a soul about what they have seen and so begins their journey into adulthood as Tom wrestles with his own morality, guilt and anxiety.A 'coming of age' tale, it is through Tom's adventures and relationships with others that he becomes more responsible and more aware of his own inner conflict. Through the central characters of Tom and Huck, Twain satirises the moral rigidity of society and adult hypocrisy, whilst at the same time giving a nostalgic portrayal of a young boy's journey into adulthood.

Presents a tale that follows Huckleberry Finn and Jim the runaway slave on an exciting journey down the Mississippi. This book features art, a ribbon marker and the highest quality paper.

Irreverent, charming, eminently quotable, this handbook-an eccentric etiquette guide for the human race-contains sixty-nine aphorisms, anecdotes, whimsical suggestions, maxims, and cautionary tales from Mark Twain's private and published writings. It dispenses advice and reflections on family life and public manners; opinions on topics such as dress, health, food, and childrearing and safety; and more specialized tips, such as those for dealing with annoying salesmen and burglars. Culled from Twain's personal letters, autobiographical writings, speeches, novels, and sketches, these pieces are delightfully fresh, witty, startlingly relevant, and bursting with Twain's characteristic ebullience for life. They also remind us exactly how Mark Twain came to be the most distinctive and well-known American literary voice in the world. These texts, some of them new or out of print for decades, have been selected and meticulously prepared by the editors at the Mark Twain Project.

Mark Twain's humorous account of his six years in Nevada, San Francisco, and the Sandwich Islands is a patchwork of personal anecdotes and tall tales, many of them told in the "e;vigorous new vernacular"e; of the West. Selling seventy five thousand copies within a year of its publication in 1872, Roughing It was greeted as a work of "e;wild, preposterous invention and sublime exaggeration"e; whose satiric humor made "e;pretension and false dignity ridiculous."e; Meticulously restored from a variety of original sources, the text is the first to adhere to the author's wishes in thousands of details of wording, spelling, and punctuation, and includes all of the 304 first-edition illustrations. With its comprehensive and illuminating notes and supplementary materials, which include detailed maps tracing Mark Twain's western travels, this Mark Twain Library Roughing It must be considered the standard edition for readers and students of Mark Twain.

Toms eventyr, der fortælles i denne bog, er for størstedelen virkeligt oplevet, enkelte af mig selv, de øvrige af mine skolekammerater. Huck Finn er grebet lige ud af livet, Tom Sawyer ligeledes, dog med den forskel, at karakteregenskaberne hos tre drenge, som jeg kendte, er blevet forenet i fremstillingen af ham. De mærkelige overtroiske forestillinger, der berøres, var alle udbredte blandt børn og slaver i vesten i den periode, hvori denne fortælling foregår - det vil sige for 30-40 år siden. Selv om min bog især er tænkt som underholdning for drenge og piger, håber jeg ikke, at mænd og kvinder af den grund vil gå uden om den, for det har været en del af min plan på en behagelig måde at minde de voksne om det, de selv engang har været, og om hvordan de følte og tænkte og talte, og hvad for underlige gøremål de undertiden var beskæftiget med. - Mark Twain

Mark Twain's voyage from New York City to Europe and the Holy Land in June 1867 produced The Innocents Abroad, a book so funny and provocative it made him an international star for the rest of his life.

Sail down the Mississippi with Huck Finn and the runaway slave, Jim. Intended for young readers, this title offers a tale that creates an image of pre-Civil War America with its sleepy river towns, con men, family feuds and a variety of colourful characters. It is part of the "Classic Starts[trademark]" series.

Classic / American EnglishTom Sawyer loves adventures. He has them at home, at school, and with his friends Huck Finn, Joe Harper, and Becky Thatcher. Tom has one adventure in a graveyard, one in an old house, one in a cave. Who does he see in those placesand why is he afraid?

A fascinating picture of the American frontier emerges from Twain's fictionalized recollections of his experiences prospecting for gold, speculating in timber, and writing for a succession of small Western newspapers during the 1860s.

Tom Canty and Edward Tudor could have been identical twins. Their birthdays and their faces match, but there the likeness stops. For Edward is prince, heir to King Henry VIII of England, whilst Tom is a miserable pauper. But fate intervenes, and their identities become confused. Soon the prince is thrown out of the palace in rags, leaving ignorant Tom to play the part of a royal prince.

Mark Twains famous story of a very mischevious boy, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, are brought to life on this abridged, downloadable audiobook edition by the American voice actor, William Dufris. On the banks of the Mississippi, Tom Sawyer and his friends seek out adventure at every turn. Then one fateful night they witness a murder. The boys swear never to reveal the secret and run away to be pirates and search for hidden treasure. But when Tom gets trapped in a cave with the murderer, can he escape unharmed?

"Following the Equator" is an ancient humor adventure story book written by Mark Twain. Twain describes his adventures on a global tour in this literary masterwork, which mixtures elements of memoir, humor, and social satire. With this genre-defying work, Twain gives his studies, ideas, and reflections about many civilizations, landscapes, and peoples he encounters along the line of the equator. Through the bustling marketplace of Bombay to the appropriate majesty of the Hawaiian Islands, Twain's narrative is filled with wit, expertise, and his signature satirical aptitude. "Following the Equator" offers a particular opinion into the overdue nineteenth century international tapestry, delving into issue depend of colonialism, imperialism, and interplay among cultures with both humor and poignancy. Twain's recognition invites viewers to consider the complexity of human nature and the importance of the world's interconnection. Using its rich prose and effective imagery, "Following the Equator" goes past conventional travel literature, acting as a timeless reflection on the human circumstance's emotions of curiosity, discovery, and wanderlust. Mark Twain's wit and intelligence show through on this excellent account of his global tour.

Those Extraordinary Twins, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of Language and Literatures, American and Canadian literature

Chiltern creates the most beautiful editions of the Worlds finest literature.Your favorite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before: the tactile layers, fine details and beautiful colors of these remarkable covers make these books feel extra special and look striking on any shelf.The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is about a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River. The story is set in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, inspired by Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain lived. Tom Sawyer lives with his Aunt Polly and his half-brother Sid. Tom dirties his clothes in a fight and is made to whitewash the fence the next day as a punishment. He cleverly persuades his friends to trade him small treasures for the privilege of doing his work.

Pudd'nhead Wilson is a novel by American writer Mark Twain, first published in 1894. The story revolves around two boys, one born into slavery, and the other, born to the white master. A young slave woman wanting to protect her son from the horrors of slavery, switched at birth her light-skinned infant with the master's white son. This rather simple plot is a most compelling drama that bristles with suspense as it contains all the elements of a classic 19th-century mystery including, reversed identities, a horrible crime, an eccentric detective, and a tense courtroom scene. Set in the fictional frontier town of Dawson's Landing on the banks of the Mississippi River in the first half of the 19th century, the book turned from a farce to a tragedy in the course of Twain's writing and the result was a profound meditation on race and identity in America. His female character, Roxana, the light skinned slave, is a compelling tragic heroine. David "Pudd'nhead" Wilson is a wise yet unorthodox lawyer who collects fingerprints as a hobby. Considered to be quite eccentric, people do not frequent his law practice until he solves a local murder in which two foreigners are falsely accused. Murder and mayhem precede a courtroom scene that ranks as one of the most memorable in American literature. Witty, absorbing, and widely acknowledged as the greatest of his later works, this was Twain's last novel about the antebellum South, His most searing ironic vision of race in America, his satire humorously and pointedly lambastes everything from small-town politics and religious beliefs to slavery and racism.

Mark Twain "The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches" is a compilation of brief memories and essays that feature his trademark wit and humor. Twain's writing skills emerges in this compilation, when you consider that he is recognised for his astute insights on society and human nature. The title article, "The Curious Republic of Gondour," is anticipated to be a satirical investigation of a hypothetical civilization, imparting readers a hilarious and concept-upsetting mirrored image at the absurdities of political and social establishments. Twain's capability to combine satire and leisure makes this a fun examine. Throughout the book, readers may expect an extensive range of quirky sketches that touch on numerous facets of existence, regularly revealing the writer's talent for storytelling and his unique view at the human condition. Twain's sharp feel of sarcasm and command of language are likely to be present in every article, ensuing in a compilation that is both interesting and intellectually exciting. "The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches" promises to take readers on a captivating voyage via Mark Twain's imaginitive and a laugh universe, demonstrating his everlasting ability to fascinate and entertain audiences together with his literary prowess.

"When one writes a novel about grown people, he knows exactly where to stop - that is, with a marriage; but when he writes about juveniles, he must stop where he best can." ¿ Mark Twain, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) by Mark Twain is an American classic that takes you on an exciting journey of Tom Sawyer in Southern America before the abolition of slavery in America. The novel depicts the youthful adventures of the young protagonist who embodies the ideal of American youth during the Frontier Era that preceded Industrialization. Tom, a bright mischievous kid, goes on various escapades with his friends amidst murders and robberies. Commenting on the American society of those times, this remarkable book offers an engrossing experience for the readers where they will shudder with Tom, laugh with him and also grow with him as individuals.

Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a quintessential American novel, chronicling Huck and Jim's journey down the Mississippi River. Twain's vivid prose explores themes of freedom, friendship and the moral conscience against the backdrop of pre-Civil War America. A timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers worldwide.

"Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc" is a historical novel written by Mark Twain, the renowned American author. Twain presents Joan of Arc as a courageous and devout young woman who receives visions from saints and believes she has been chosen by God to save France. The narrative follows Joan's journey from her humble beginnings in Domrémy to her encounters with influential figures, including the Dauphin (later Charles VII) and military leaders. "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc" is known for its meticulous historical research and attention to detail. Twain's writing style, characterized by his trademark wit and satirical tone, adds a unique flavor to the narrative. The novel explores themes of faith, patriotism, and the power of conviction. Although initially met with mixed reviews upon its publication, "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc" has gained recognition over the years as a notable work of historical fiction. Twain's portrayal of Joan as a complex and inspirational figure humanizes her and sheds light on the political and social climate of the time.

Mark Twain was one of America's most beloved writers, known for his wit, wisdom, and irreverence. In this collection of essays, he turns his attention to Christian Science, a religious movement that was gaining popularity in the early twentieth century. Twain offers a scathing critique of the movement, poking fun at its beliefs and exposing its contradictions. His writing is as fresh and relevant today as it was over a century ago.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.