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基本説明
Introduces Mark Twain through close readings of his seven major works, including Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, Connecticut Yankee and Pudd'nhead Wilson.
Full Description
This book introduces Mark Twain through close readings of his seven major works, including "Tom Sawyer", "Huckleberry Finn", "Connecticut Yankee" and "Pudd'nhead Wilson". This work: investigates the tension between the real-life person, Samuel Clemens, and the fictional person, Mark Twain; provides an original reading of Twain's obsession with performance and popularity; analyses the significance of Twain's books for American culture and identity; and, is illustrated with images from first editions of Twain's works. A short appendix directs readers to the author's award-winning website on 'Mark Twain in his Times'.
Contents
List of Figures.Preface.1. Going EastRoughing It.3. Going Home: Tom Sawyer.4. Running Away: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.5. Lost in Time: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Cour.6. Looking for Refuge - Pudd'nhead Wilson and "Hadleyburg".Appendix: Mark Twain in His Times: An Electronic Archive.Notes.Index.