"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!"

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

« Quiconque essaiera de trouver un sens à ce récit sera poursuivi ; quiconque essaiera d'y trouver une morale sera banni ; quiconque essaiera d'y trouver une intrigue sera fusillé. » Voilà l'avertissement que l'auteur adresse au lecteur des Aventures de Huckleberry Finn (1884).

Et pourtant, lorsque Huck, l'ami de Tom Sawyer, descend le Mississippi en compagnie de Jim, un esclave en fuite, il est tiraillé par des injonctions morales contradictoires. Doit-il dénoncer Jim ? ou au contraire lui apporter son aide ? Tandis que les péripéties s'enchaînent le long du fleuve, le jeune garçon découvre la nature humaine dans toute sa noirceur.

À travers ce roman, considéré outre-Atlantique comme fondateur de la littérature américaine, Twain dénonce férocement les cruautés de son temps, face auxquelles il dépeint l'éveil d'une conscience.

Les aventures de Huckleberry Finn

Huck Finn spits, swears, smokes a pipe and never goes to school. With his too-big clothes and battered straw hat, Huck is in need of 'civilising', and the Widow Douglas is determined to take him in hand. But plenty of dangers wait for them along the river - will they survive and win their freedom?

The adventures of huckleberry 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.

My father was a St. Bernard, my mother was a collie, but I am a Presbyterian. This is what my mother told me, I do not know these nice distinctions myself. To me they are only fine large words meaning nothing. My mother had a fondness for such; she liked to say them, and see other dogs look surprised and envious, as wondering how she got so much education. But, indeed, it was not real education; it was only show: she got the words by listening in the dining-room and drawing-room when there was company, and by going with the children to Sunday-school and listening there; and whenever she heard a large word she said it over to herself many times, and so was able to keep it until there was a dogmatic gathering in the neighborhood, then she would get it off, and surprise and distress them all, from pocket-pup to mastiff, which rewarded her for all her trouble.

A Dog's Tale

Escrita en 1889, "Un yanqui en la corte del Rey Arturo" es una ficción caballeresca satírica en la que Mark Twain enmarca ideas político-religiosas y conocimientos tecnológicos de su época. Empieza burlándose del pasado medieval y acaba cuestionando la superioridad del presente moderno e industrializado. Su protagonista, un norteamericano del siglo XIX, viaja a través del tiempo para ir a parar al siglo VI inglés que se describe en los libros de leyendas artúricas.

Un yanqui en la corte del Rey Arturo

«Quiconque essaiera de trouver un sens à ce récit sera poursuivi ; quiconque essaiera d'y trouver une morale sera banni ; quiconque essaiera d'y trouver une intrigue sera fusillé.» Voilà l'avertissement que l'auteur adresse au lecteur des Aventures de Huckleberry Finn (1884).Et pourtant, lorsque Huck, l'ami de Tom Sawyer, descend le Mississippi en compagnie de Jim, un esclave en fuite, il est tiraillé par des injonctions morales contradictoires. Doit-il dénoncer Jim ? ou au contraire lui apporter son aide ? Tandis que les péripéties s'enchaînent le long du fleuve, le jeune garçon découvre la nature humaine dans toute sa noirceur.À travers ce roman, considéré outre-Atlantique comme fondateur de la littérature américaine, Twain dénonce férocement les cruautés de son temps, face auxquelles il dépeint l'éveil d'une conscience.

Twain began his career writing light, humorous verse, but he became a chronicler of the vanities, hypocrisies, and murderous acts of mankind. At mid-career, he combined rich humor, sturdy narrative, and social criticism in Huckleberry Finn. He was a master of rendering colloquial speech and helped to create and popularize a distinctive American literature built on American themes and language. 

A complete bibliography of Twain's works is nearly impossible to compile because of the vast number of pieces he wrote (often in obscure newspapers) and his use of several different pen names. 

This book contains more than 30 of the most famous and significant works of Mark Twain.

Novels

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn

Stories

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

Aurelia's Unfortunate Young Man

A Complaint about Correspondents, Dated in San Francisco

Answers to Correspondents

Among the Fenians

The Story of the Bad Little Boy Who Didn't Come to Grief

Curing a Cold

An Inquiry about Insurances

Literature in the Dry Diggings

"After" Jenkins

Lucretia Smith's Soldier

The Killing of Julius Cæsar "Localized"

An Item Which the Editor Himself Could Not Understand

Among the Spirits

Brief Biographical Sketch of George Washington

A Touching Story of George Washington's Boyhood

A Page from a Californian Almanac

Information for the Million

The Launch of the Steamer Capital

Origin of Illustrious Men

Advice for Good Little Girls

Concerning Chambermaids

Remarkable Instances of Presence of Mind

Honored as a Curiosity in Honolulu

The Steed "Oahu"

A Strange Dream

Short and Singular Rations

A Letter from Santa Claus

What Stumped the Blue Jays

Essay

On the Decay of the Art of Lying

30+ Mark Twain Collection. Novels. Stories. Essays - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Celebrated Jumping Frog and others

Apporter les bienfaits de la civilisation à notre frère assis dans les ténèbres a été une bonne affaire et nous à beaucoup rapporté. Mais les peuples assis dans les ténèbres commencent à se faire trop rares et trop timides. La plupart ont eu droit à plus de lumières qu'ils n'en avaient besoin. Nous avons été peu judicieux. Le trust Bienfaits-de-la-civilisation, s'il est administré avec sagesse et précaution, est une véritable perle. Il y a là plus d'argent et plus de territoires que dans tout autre jeu. Mais les peuples assis dans les ténèbres sont maintenant suspicieux des bienfaits de la civilisation. Plus encore - ils ont commencé à les examiner. Ce n'est pas une bonne chose. Les bienfaits de la civilisation sont une bonne chose, et commercialement forts profitables. Tant qu'il n'y a pas trop de lumière.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

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