The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Seasons Edition -- Summer)

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Seasons Edition -- Summer)
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mark Twain
SeriesSeasons Edition
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:384
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 165
Category/GenreClassic fiction (pre c 1945)
ISBN/Barcode 9780785234555
ClassificationsDewey:813.4
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Thomas Nelson Publishers
Imprint Thomas Nelson Publishers
Publication Date 23 July 2020
Publication Country United States

Description

A fine, exclusive edition of one of literature's most beloved stories. Featuring an intricate laser-cut jacket with foil stamping, this stunning, giftable first edition is one of just 10,000 copies ever to be printed! In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, a thirteen-year-old boy, Huck, is in search of adventure on the beautiful shores of the Mississippi River before the Civil War in the American south. When Huck escapes kidnapping by his own drunken father, he decides to find a canoe to shove off down the river, leaving behind his life of confinement and civilization. Soon Huck comes across Jim, Miss Watson's slave. While traveling down the river, Huck and Jim have many adventures, but more importantly, during many long talks, they become the best of friends, both in search of freedom. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is regarded by many critics and scholars to be the first "Great American novel." This unique edition of Mark Twain's beloved tale is a giftable volume fiction lovers will treasure, featuring: A high-end laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping A first edition individually numbered from 1 to 10,000 No more than 10,000 copies will ever be printed Includes a bonus bookmark The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of four classic titles available as part of the Seasons Editions. This set also includes Jane Eyre, Persuasion, and The Wonderland Collection.

Author Biography

Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 - April 21, 1910), better known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist. Twain is most noted for his novels the ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN, which has since been called the Great American Novel, and the ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER. Twain enjoyed immense public popularity, and his keen wit and incisive satire earned him praise from both critics and peers. American author William Faulkner called Twain 'the father of American literature'.