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2004-06-29
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Twain, Mark
1835
1910
Clemens, Samuel Langhorne
Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens)
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 4.
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 4" by Mark Twain is a novel written during the mid to late 19th century, reflecting life in America during this period. The book portrays the adventurous and mischievous experiences of a young boy named Tom Sawyer as he navigates childhood challenges and escapades. It revolves around themes of friendship, freedom, and the transition from childhood to adulthood, often through the lens of Tom's imaginative adventures with his friends. In this section of the novel, Tom Sawyer and his friends embark on a whimsical journey of self-discovery as they declare themselves pirates, seeking an escape from their mundane lives and parental constraints. They find refuge on Jackson's Island, where they relish in their newfound freedom, hunting for treasure and enjoying the splendor of nature. However, as their adventure unfolds, they grapple with homesickness and the reality of their choices, culminating in a humorous yet poignant encounter with their own perceived deaths when they sneak back into town during their funeral service. This part of the story beautifully illustrates Twain's ability to blend humor and seriousness, capturing the essence of youthful imagination and the bittersweet nature of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 78.8 (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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Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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