Huck Finn's America : Mark Twain and the era that shaped his masterpiece / Andrew Levy.

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    • Publication Information:
      First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
    • Abstract:
      Summary: "A groundbreaking and controversial re-examination of our most beloved classic, Huckleberry Finn, proving that for more than 100 years we have misunderstood Twain's message on race and childhood--and the uncomfortable truths it still holds for modern America"--Provided by publisher.
    • Content Notes:
      A new kind of entertainment -- Shiftless, lazy, and dadblasted tired -- Strange animals, to change their clothes so often -- An appeal in behalf of extending the suffrage to boys -- Boy No. 2 -- The trouble begins -- Twins -- The freedman's case -- Huckleberry Capone.
    • Notes:
      Includes bibliographical references (pages [201]-327) and index.
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    • Other Titles:
      Mark Twain and the era that shaped his masterpiece.
    • ISBN:
      9781439186961 :
    • Accession Number:
      816512672
    • Accession Number:
      ccp.949481