The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Summary

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a novel by American author Mark Twain, first published in 1876. It tells the story of a boy named Tom Sawyer, living in a small town on the banks of the Mississippi River in the mid-19th century. Raised by his Aunt Polly, Tom constantly finds himself in various escapades. He explores caves, makes friends and enemies, falls in love, witnesses a crime, discovers treasure, and goes through numerous adventures that symbolize the transition from carefree childhood to conscious youth. The book is noted for its lively language, the color of the era, and a deep understanding of child psychology. One of the key moments in the story is the famous fence-painting scene, where Tom cleverly convinces other children that the work is fun, so they do it for him. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer has become a classic of children's literature and one of Mark Twain's most famous books.