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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Publisher:
Rupa Publications India
| Author:
Mark Twain
| Language:
English
| Format:
Paperback
Publisher:
Rupa Publications India
Author:
Mark Twain
Language:
English
Format:
Paperback
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is a classic coming-of-age novel that immerses readers
in the sights, sounds and smells of a small Missouri town in the mid-nineteenth century. As readers
follow the misadventures of the mischievous young protagonist, they are transported to a world of
lush greenery, fresh river water and creaking wooden fences.
The novel opens with the chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves as Tom Sawyer sneaks out of
his bedroom window to meet his friend Huckleberry Finn. As the boys explore the town and its
surroundings, readers are treated to the salty smell of the Mississippi River, the cloying sweetness
of honey stolen from a beehive and the musty odour of a haunted house.
Mark Twain’s masterful use of sensory details is particularly evident in his descriptions of the town’s
lively characters. The reader can practically hear the raucous laughter of the rowdy boys in Tom’s
gang, the clanging of the blacksmith’s hammer, and the shrill voice of Tom’s aunt Polly as she scolds
him for his misbehaviour.
Overall, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a delightful sensory feast that transports readers to a
simpler time and place, immersing them in a world of mischief, adventure and unforgettable sensory
experiences.
Description
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is a classic coming-of-age novel that immerses readers
in the sights, sounds and smells of a small Missouri town in the mid-nineteenth century. As readers
follow the misadventures of the mischievous young protagonist, they are transported to a world of
lush greenery, fresh river water and creaking wooden fences.
The novel opens with the chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves as Tom Sawyer sneaks out of
his bedroom window to meet his friend Huckleberry Finn. As the boys explore the town and its
surroundings, readers are treated to the salty smell of the Mississippi River, the cloying sweetness
of honey stolen from a beehive and the musty odour of a haunted house.
Mark Twain’s masterful use of sensory details is particularly evident in his descriptions of the town’s
lively characters. The reader can practically hear the raucous laughter of the rowdy boys in Tom’s
gang, the clanging of the blacksmith’s hammer, and the shrill voice of Tom’s aunt Polly as she scolds
him for his misbehaviour.
Overall, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a delightful sensory feast that transports readers to a
simpler time and place, immersing them in a world of mischief, adventure and unforgettable sensory
experiences.
About Author
Mark Twain was a prolific American author and humourist born in Florida, Missouri, in 1835. His
real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens, but he adopted the pen name Mark Twain in the 1860s,
which became his public persona.
Twain’s writing style was characterized by his use of colloquial language, wit and satire, which often
made social and political commentary. He is considered one of the greatest American writers, and
his works are known for their humour, social commentary and insight into the human condition.
Some of Twain’s most famous works include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry
Finn, The Prince and the Pauper and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. His writing often
addressed themes of social injustice, morality and the importance of individual freedom.
In addition to his writing, Twain was also a prolific lecturer and public speaker, and his witty remarks
and humorous stories were widely popular.
Twain’s personal life was marked by tragedy, including the loss of his wife and two of his children.
He died in 1910 at the age of 74, but his legacy as a writer and humourist continues to live on, and
his influence can be seen in the works of many modern writers.
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