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2004-06-29
Public domain in the USA.
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Twain, Mark
1835
1910
Clemens, Samuel Langhorne
Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens)
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 1.
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Tom_Sawyer
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"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 1" by Mark Twain is a novel written in the late 19th century, specifically in the context of American literature. The book centers around the childhood adventures of a young boy named Tom Sawyer, navigating his life in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri, while exploring themes of childhood, freedom, and moral dilemmas. In this first part of the story, readers are introduced to Tom Sawyer, a mischievous and imaginative boy who often finds himself in trouble. The narrative opens with Tom's antics at home, where he evades his Aunt Polly and cleverly negotiates his way out of chores. As the plot unfolds, Tom's character comes to life through his conflict with his peers, particularly a new boy who challenges him, leading to a physical altercation. The book highlights Tom's various adventures, including his clever manipulation of situations to gain freedom from work and his infatuation with a girl, reflecting a child's view of love and rivalry. Through Tom's escapades, Twain explores the complexities of childhood, societal expectations, and the quest for identity in a charming and humorous manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Humorous stories
Bildungsromans
Boys -- Fiction
Male friendship -- Fiction
Adventure stories
Missouri -- Fiction
Sawyer, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Child witnesses -- Fiction
Runaway children -- Fiction
Mississippi River Valley -- Fiction
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