Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Tom Sawyer's Comrade)
- Price
- Free
- Language
- eng
- Published
- 2009
- Source
- LibriVox
What this book is like
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn follows the adventures of a young boy named Huck Finn as he navigates life along the Mississippi River. The story is told through Huck's eyes, capturing his thoughts and experiences in a unique vernacular that brings the setting and characters to life. The tone is both humorous and poignant, as Huck grapples with complex social issues while seeking freedom and adventure on his raft with Jim, a runaway slave.
This audiobook will appeal to listeners who appreciate rich storytelling and character-driven narratives. With John Greenman's engaging narration, listeners can fully immerse themselves in Twain's vivid descriptions and sharp social commentary, making it a compelling experience that differs from reading the text. Expect to encounter a mix of humor, adventure, and critical reflection on society's norms.
About this book
LibriVox recording of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain. Read by John Greenman.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (often shortened to Huck Finn) is a novel written by Mark Twain and published in 1884. It is commonly regarded as one of the Great American Novels, and is one of the first major American novels written in the vernacular, characterized by local color regionalism. It is told in the first person by Huckleberry "Huck" Finn, best friend of Tom Sawyer and narrator of two other Twain novels.
The book is noted for its colorful description of people and places along the Mississippi River. By satirizing a Southern antebellum society that was already anachronistic at the time, the book is an often scathing look at entrenched attitudes, particularly racism. The drifting journey of Huck and his friend Jim, a runaway slave, down the Mississippi River on their raft may be one of the most enduring images of escape and freedom in all of American literature.
The book has been popular with young readers since its publication and is taken as a sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. It has also been the continued object of study by serious literary critics. The book was criticized upon release because of its coarse language, and became even more controversial in the 20th century because of its perceived use of racial stereotypes and because of its frequent use of the racial slur, "nigger." In answer to a critic of his style, Twain once said, "A discriminating irreverence is the creator and protector of human liberty." (Summary by Wikipedia & John Greenman)
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