Race in Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
No Customer Reviews
Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
A classic of American realism for its realistic portrayal of boyhood and of the pre-Civil War South, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn follows a boy escaping an abusive father and a runaway slave, Jim, as they journey down the Mississippi river. This incisive volume looks at race in Mark Twain's classic story, with an eye toward discussing race and racism. Essays discuss the life of the author, the river culture of Twain's time, the language used within the book, and racism in 21st century America. Essays from Toni Morrison, Barack Obama, and Larry Lipman.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0737746173
ISBN13:9780737746174
Release Date:July 2009
Publisher:Greenhaven Publishing
Length:160 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"
Age Range:15 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 10 to 12
Customer Reviews
0 rating
Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
