Project Gutenberg 2021-06-20 Public domain in the USA. 197 Twain, Mark 1835 1910 Clemens, Samuel Langhorne Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens) Pudd'nhead Wilson. German Querkopf Wilson Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knallkopf_Wilson The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Querkopf Wilson" by Mark Twain is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the fictional town of Dawson in Missouri and revolves around the life of David Wilson, who is introduced as a quirky and misunderstood character, referred to as "Querkopf" (meaning "contrarian" or "oddball") due to a misunderstood comment he made upon arrival. The narrative explores themes of identity, perception, and societal norms, focusing on Wilson's interactions and relationships with the townspeople, particularly in relation to his reputation and the events that unfold around him. The opening of the book presents a detailed and vivid description of Dawson, showcasing its charm and tranquility in 1830, including its flower-filled gardens and bustling life along the Mississippi River. Wilson's initial struggle to fit in is highlighted through an unfortunate incident involving a loud dog, which quickly spirals into the creation of his ridiculous nickname. We also meet a handful of characters, such as Judge Driscoll, his wife, and other prominent citizens, who contribute to the town's social dynamics. The backdrop of slavery is woven into the narrative as well, particularly with characters like Roxy, a slave raising her two sons, bringing an additional layer of complexity to the story. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for Wilson's unorthodox journey in a tightly-knit community that misinterprets him at every turn. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. de Impostors and imposture -- Fiction Missouri -- Fiction Trials (Murder) -- Fiction Legal stories Race relations -- Fiction Infants switched at birth -- Fiction Passing (Identity) -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 409073 2025-07-26T06:12:10.040738 text/html 389373 2024-10-18T14:27:53 text/html 473983 2025-07-26T06:12:17.286699 application/epub+zip 472265 2025-07-26T06:12:11.334701 application/epub+zip 247953 2025-07-26T06:12:10.673659 application/epub+zip 568833 2025-07-26T06:12:21.723600 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 502405 2025-07-26T06:12:16.701633 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 305533 2022-09-29T14:30:23.881675 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 364243 2025-07-26T06:12:09.274724 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 344503 2024-10-18T14:27:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18154 2025-07-26T06:12:21.867609 application/rdf+xml 19994 2025-07-26T06:12:10.841660 image/jpeg 2837 2025-07-26T06:12:10.742661 image/jpeg 625477 2025-07-26T06:12:10.122689 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia