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The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson : And the Comedy of The Extraordinary Twins.

The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson :
And the Comedy of The Extraordinary Twins.

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The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson :
And the Comedy of The Extraordinary Twins.

by Twain, Mark (Samuel L. Clemens)

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American Publishing Co., 1894. First edition. Very Good. 23 cm; 432 pages, including half-tone photo frontispiece. Marginal illustrations in text. In rust brown decorated cloth. Issue point: text block measures 1 1/8 inches (about 3 cm). Small abrasion on lower edge of upper board, owner's name in pencil on pastedown, else about fine. BAL 3442

Kevin MacDonnell wrote in "Firsts Magazine" (1998) "This complex novel ... has become accepted in recent years as one of his major statements, and is thematically linked to HUCK FINN. The story begins when a slave woman switches her baby son with the baby infant of her master, and ends when her son murders his uncle and is put on trial where his true identify is revealed. Along the way, Twain explores the philosophy of determinism, and examines the culture of his Mississippi youth: small-town provincialism, miscegenation, the degenerative impact of slavery on master and slave, and parents who fail their children.

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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson : And the Comedy of The Extraordinary Twins.
Author
Twain, Mark (Samuel L. Clemens)
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Quantity Available
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Edition
First edition
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
American Publishing Co.
Date Published
1894
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
Southern United States Romance

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