Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Interesting Facts

• The book is a sequel to the novel «The Adventures of Tom Sawyer» and tells of the further adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
• Mark Twain used a variety of dialects in the book to capture the diverse speech of the inhabitants of the southern United States.
• The novel is considered one of the greatest works of American literature and is often included in school curricula.
• The book raises important social issues such as slavery and racism, making it relevant even today.
• Huckleberry Finn and the runaway slave Jim travel down the Mississippi River, symbolizing their quest for freedom.
• Mark Twain began writing the book in 1876 but completed it only in 1883, reflecting his meticulous approach to his work.
• The novel has been banned in some schools and libraries due to its use of racial epithets and candid depiction of social issues.