Pudd'nhead Wilson
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Pudd'nhead Wilson is a novel by American writer Mark Twain published in 1894. Its central intrigue revolves around two boys—one, born into slavery, with 1/32 black ancestry; the other, white , born to be the master of the house.
- Mark Twain
- 1894
Pudd’nhead Wilson, novel by Mark Twain, originally published as Pudd’nhead Wilson, a Tale (1894). A story about miscegenation in the antebellum South, the book is noted for its grim humour and its reflections on racism and responsibility. Also notable are the ironic epigraphs from a fictional.
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Sep 14, 2004 · A free eBook of Twain's novel about a murder trial, identity switching, and race relations in Missouri. Read online or download in various formats, including EPUB, Kindle, and plain text.
- Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
- The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson
- English
Pudd'nhead Wilson is a Northerner who comes to the small Missouri town of Dawson's Landing to build a career as a lawyer. Immediately upon his arrival he alienates the townspeople, who don't understand his wit. They give him the nickname "Pudd'nhead" and refuse to give him their legal work.
- Mark Twain
- 1894
Nov 24, 2022 · pudd'nhead wilson by mark twain. Publication date 1894 Publisher p. f. collier and son company Collection internetarchivebooks Contributor Internet Archive ...
Mar 5, 2023 · A classic novel by the American author about a town in Missouri in 1830, where a man named Pudd'nhead Wilson becomes involved in a series of mysteries and crimes. The book is a satire of human nature, racism, and the law, with humor and suspense.
A comprehensive overview of Twain's novel about slavery, identity, and science in the 1890s. Learn about the characters, themes, plot, and historical context of this complex and ambiguous work.
