Au terme de ses premières aventures auprès de son ami Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn trouvait un peu de stabilité et d'affection sous la bonne garde de la veuve Douglas. Rattrapé par son père ivrogne, il partage la quête de liberté d'un esclave, Jim, au gré de péripéties drôles et palpitantes.

Les Aventures de Huckleberry Finn

Roughing It is a book of semi-autobiographical travel literature by Mark Twain.

It was written in 1870-71 and published in 1872, as a prequel to his first travel book The Innocents Abroad (1869).

The book follows the travels of young Mark Twain through the Wild West during the years 1861-1867.

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Roughing it

Tom n'aime rien tant que l'ecole buissonniere, les expeditions avec ce voyou de Huck, la vie de pirates sur une ile du Mississippi, sans oublier la petite Becky. Mais sa tante Polly ne voit pas cela d'un tres bon il ! Et si elle savait que Tom et Huck, caches dans un cimetiere pendant une terrible nuit, ont vu tuer un homme."

Les Aventures de Tom Sawyer

Mark Twain nous décrit les frasques et mésaventures de Tom Sawyer, un petit garçon d'une dizaine d'années à l'esprit vif et débordant d'imagination. La ville de Saint Petersburg, sur le Mississippi, est le théâtre de ces aventures. Tom et son demi-frère Sidsont élevé par sa tante Polly à la suite de la mort de ses parents. Tom ne loupe pas une occasion de se distinguer pour plaire à la jolie Becky, et il est toujours prêt pour vivre des aventures en compagnie de son inséparable ami Huckleberry Finn, fils de l'ivrogne du village. Un soir dans un cimetière, Tom et Huck sont témoins d'un meurtre. Muff Potter est accusé du crime, mais Tom et Huck savent que le véritable assassin est Joe l'Indien...

For deft plotting, riotous inventiveness, unforgettable characters, and language that brilliantly captures the lively rhythms of American speech, no American writer comes close to Mark Twain. This sparkling anthology covers the entire span of Twain’s inimitable yarn-spinning, from his early broad comedy to the biting satire of his later years.Every one of his sixty stories is here: ranging from the frontier humor of “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County,” to the bitter vision of humankind in “The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg,” to the delightful hilarity of “Is He Living or Is He Dead?” Surging with Twain’s ebullient wit and penetrating insight into the follies of human nature, this volume is a vibrant summation of the career of–in the words of H. L. Mencken–“the father of our national literature.”

Contes

Huckleberry, Huck pour les amis, est un jeune vagabond livré à lui-même, son père, alcoolique et violent, ne faisant que de brèves apparitions dans sa vie. Au début de l'histoire, on le retrouve adopté par une veuve riche et charitable, qui tâche de faire de lui un gentleman. Un véritable défi pour qui connaît Huckleberry. Pourtant, le sauvageon se civilise, apprend à lire... mais son père réapparaît, et Huck prend la fuite, en compagnie d'un esclave noir. C'est le début d'une série d'aventures au fil des eaux tumultueuses du Mississippi, au cours desquelles on rencontrera une foule de personnages pittoresques, et bien sûr l'ami Tom Sawyer...Extrait :L’ami de Tom, c’est moi, Huckleberry Finn. Si vous n’avez pas lu les Aventures de Tom Sawyer, vous ne me connaissez pas. Cela ne fait rien : nous aurons vite lié connaissance. M. Mark Twain vous a raconté l’histoire de Tom, et il y a mis un peu du sien, même en parlant de moi. Cela ne fait rien non plus, puisqu’on m’assure qu’il n’a ennuyé personne. La tante Polly, Mary Sawyer et la veuve Douglas ne disaient jamais que la vérité, et elles n’étaient pas toujours amusantes.Je parle de la tante de Tom, de sa cousine, et de la veuve qui m’avait adopté...

Les Aventures de Huck Finn

Get ready to experience thrilling and unforgettable adventures with Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". This iconic book immerses you in the fascinating world of Tom Sawyer, a young boy full of wit and imagination. Follow Tom and his friends on their escapades in the small town of St. Petersburg, on the banks of the Mississippi River. Together, they explore mysterious caves, hunt for hidden treasures, and become entangled in intriguing mysteries. Between playful pranks, dangerous escapades, and encounters with colorful characters, this novel will transport you to a world of adventure and freedom. You will be captivated by Tom's mischievous exploits and touched by his character's growth. Beyond the thrilling action, ""The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"" offers a reflection on childhood, friendship, and freedom. Mark Twain skillfully portrays the joys and challenges of growing up while exploring the values and conventions of society at that time. This timeless book is a must-read in children's literature and a part of our collective imagination. Dive into the pages of ""The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"" and let yourself be carried away by this captivating story, full of twists, humor, and touching moments. A read that will delight both young and old, and will nostalgically revive the joys of childhood and the spirit of adventure. ABOUT THE AUTHORMark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was an American writer born on November 30, 1835, in Florida, Missouri, and passed away on April 21, 1910, in Redding, Connecticut. He is known to be one of the greatest writers in American literature and a pioneer of realistic fiction. Twain spent much of his youth along the Mississippi River, which deeply influenced his work. His love for travel and adventure shines through his writings, which are often infused with humor and satire. He is famous for his novels "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" (1876) and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" (1884), considered masterpieces of American literature. Throughout his life, Twain worked in various occupations, including being an apprentice printer, a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi, and a miner. These experiences provided him with a wealth of material for his stories and helped shape his unique writing style. Twain was also a fervent social and political critic. He spoke out against slavery, imperialism, and social injustice, using his writing talent to expose the hypocrisies of his era's society. Throughout his career, Mark Twain wrote numerous articles, essays, and novels that enjoyed immense success. His writings have been translated into many languages and continue to be read and appreciated to this day. Mark Twain is considered one of the most influential writers in the history of American literature, and his literary legacy endures even today.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer revolves around the youthful adventures of the novel's schoolboy protagonist, Thomas Sawyer, whose reputation precedes him for causing mischief and strife. Tom lives with his Aunt Polly, half-brother Sid, and cousin Mary in the quaint town of St. Petersburg, just off the shore of the Mississippi River. St. Petersburg is described as a typical small-town atmosphere where the Christian faith is predominant, the social network is close-knit, and familiarity resides.  Unlike his brother Sid, Tom receives "lickings" from his Aunt Polly; ever the mischief-maker, would rather play hooky than attend school and often sneaks out his bedroom window at night to adventure with his friend, Huckleberry Finn ­ the town's social outcast. Tom, despite his dread of schooling, is extremely clever and would normally get away with his pranks if Sid were not such a "tattle-tale."  As punishment for skipping school to go swimming, Aunt Polly assigns Tom the chore of whitewashing the fence surrounding the house. In a brilliant scheme, Tom is able to con the neighborhood boys into completing the chore for him, managing to convince them of the joys of whitewashing. At school, Tom is equally as flamboyant, and attracts attention by chasing other boys, yelling, and running around. With his usual antics, Tom attempts to catch the eye of Becky Thatcher, a new girl in town, and persuades her to get "engaged" by kissing him. But their romance collapses when she learns Tom has been "engaged" previously to Amy Lawrence. Shortly after Becky shuns him, he accompanies Huckleberry Finn to the graveyard at night, where they witness the murder of Dr. Robinson.Excerpt:"TOM!" No answer. "TOM!" No answer. "What's gone with that boy,  I wonder? You TOM!" No answer. The old lady pulled her spectacles down and looked over them about the room; then she put them up and looked out under them. She seldom or never looked through them for so small a thing as a boy; they were her state pair, the pride of her heart, and were built for "style," not service—she could have seen through a pair of stove-lids just as well. She looked perplexed for a moment, and then said, not fiercely, but still loud enough for the furniture to hear: "Well, I lay if I get hold of you I'll—" She did not finish, for by this time she was bending down and punching under the bed with the broom, and so she needed breath to punctuate the punches with. She resurrected nothing but the cat. "I never did see the beat of that boy!"

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