| Description |
xxiv, 342 pages ; 24 cm |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Note |
"January 2015"--Title page verso |
| Summary |
"A groundbreaking and controversial re-examination of our most beloved classic, Huckleberry Finn, proving that for more than 100 years we have misunderstood Twain's message on race and childhood--and the uncomfortable truths it still holds for modern America"--Provided by publisher |
| Bib Note |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-327) and index |
| Contents |
A new kind of entertainment -- Shiftless, lazy, and dadblasted tired -- Strange animals, to change their clothes so often -- An appeal in behalf of extending the suffrage to boys -- Boy No. 2 -- The trouble begins -- Twins -- The freedman's case -- Huckleberry Capone |
| Subject |
Twain, Mark, 1835-1910. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Criticism and interpretation
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Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Political and social views
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Fugitive slaves in literature
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Boys in literature
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White people in literature
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Race relations in literature
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Literature and society -- United States -- History -- 19th century
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American literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
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United States -- Race relations -- History -- 19th century
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| ISBN |
9781439186961 (hc.) |
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1439186960 (hc.) |
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