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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Factory, Classics ; Twain, Mark
Synopsis "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"
(Just Click on the "Classics Factory" Above for More Books for Your Collection) ------ The Tom Sawyer for You The young schoolboy protagonist of the novel, Tom Sawyer, commands a great reputation as a troublemaker. The story revolves around mischievous and boisterous Tom Sawyer, his adventure and trouble in the Mississippi River towns; about him and his half-brother Sid; his love with Becky Thatcher, a new girl in town; Tom Sawyer's and his friend, Huckleberry Finn's misadventure at the graveyard where they witness the murder of Dr. Robinson by the Native-American "half-breed" Injun Joe; Tom, Huck, and Tom's friend Joe Harper's experience at an island where they run away to become pirates, etc. And of course, you get the famous episodes of the whitewashed fence when Tom is able to con the neighborhood boys into completing the chore for him, managing to convince them of the joys of whitewashing. Actually it was a punishment from his aunt Polly. The conclusion: In his conclusion to the book Mark Twain writes, "When one writes a novel about grown people, he knows exactly where to stop - that is, with a marriage; but when he writes of juveniles, he must stop where he best can." Tom and Huck become hometown heroes with a happy ending (with Tom concocting a new scheme, and persuading someone, this time Huck Finn, to come along for the ride;). The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is remindful of life in the Mississippi River towns in which the legendary author Mark Twain spent his own youth. It is set in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, inspired by Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain lived. Tom Sawyer is a story told in such an engaging manner that you'll be tempted to read it all in one sitting. The characters are so vibrant and alive and the language simple, fun and engaging. If you have the stomach for such a story full of humor and horror, you will not be disappointed by one of the best-loved characters in American fiction. Trivia: 1. According to an October 2012 article published in Smithsonian magazine, Twain named his fictional character after a San Francisco fireman whom he met in June 1863. The real Tom Sawyer was a local hero, famous for rescuing 90 passengers after a shipwreck. The two remained friendly during Twain's three-year stay in San Francisco, often drinking and gambling together. 2. On November 30, 2011, to celebrate Twain's 176th birthday, the Google Doodle was a scene from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. 3. In 1956, We're From Missouri, a musical adaptation of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, with book, music and lyrics by Tom Boyd, was presented by the students at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. 4. Tom Sawyer isn't really a bad kid although he's always painted and remembered as a little troublemaker, the truth is he has a strong conscience and a strong moral compass. Sure he'll "hook" doughnuts, sugar, and jam from his put-upon Aunt Polly and play hooky from school, but he is very good and brave in general. This all-time favorite work of fiction has inspired, entertained, and brought laughter for generation is all set to do the same today for you and/or your child. Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy!
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, más conocido como Mark Twain, ha pasado a la historia de la literatura gracias al ingenio, humor y picardía que destila su obra. A menudo considerado el Dickens estadounidense, Twain fue periodista, tipógrafo, escritor y, sobre todo, un aventurero incansable. Su sed de aventuras lo llevó en un largo periplo lleno de experiencias: fue aprendiz de piloto, buscó fortuna en las minas de plata, recorrió el mundo dando conferencias y fue nombrado doctor honoris causa por la universidad de Oxford. Todo ello lo inspiró para empezar a escribir pequeños cuadernos de viaje que publicaba en la prensa. Se calcula que llegó a escribir más de 500 obras, entre las que destacan _Las aventuras de Huckelberry Finn_ y _Las aventuras de Tom Sawyer_: dos novelas en las que Twain evoca una infancia inocente y feliz, en la que brillan la ilusión y la rebeldía que preceden a la edad adulta. Mark Twain nació durante una de las apariciones del cometa Halley, y predijo que “se marcharía con él”. Efectivamente, el autor nos dejó el 21 de abril de 1910, a la estela de una nueva visita del cometa.
