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THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER

A nineteenth-century boy from a Mississippi River town recounts his adventures as he travels down the river with a runaway slave, encountering a family involved in a feud, two scoundrels pretending to be royalty, and Tom Sawyer's aunt who mistakes him for Tom.

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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!"

Les Aventures de Tom Sawyer

The innocents abroad

" Il n'y a rien de plus bas dans la race humaine que les Français ". Mark Twain haïssait la France avec passion, si l'on en croit ce mot péremptoire. Entre ironie et provocation, sarcasme et mauvaise foi, l'humoriste américain attaque allègrement la morale, l'histoire et la politique françaises qu'il juge en touriste, en puritain et en écrivain. Dans ce recueil de textes qui mêle un essai comparatif entre Français et Comanches, le récit d'un voyage dans la nation de Napoléon III en 1867, un faux reportage sur un grand duel de Gambetta sous la Troisième République, un conte saugrenu autour du peintre Millet, des notes piquantes sur Paris et les Parisiens, ou la relation d'une cure thermale à Aix-les-Bains, on goûtera la verve, l'invention et parfois la cruauté dont sait faire preuve Mark Twain dans ce portrait de la France et de ses drôles d'autochtones à la fin du XIXe siècle.

Damnés Français !

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Nouvelle titre du premier livre publié par Mark Twain, "The Celebrated Frog of Calaveras County" rédigée en 1865) témoigne de la liberté qui se manifeste dans la multitude de récits brefs que l'essayiste et romancier américain a donnés tout au long de sa carrière aux journaux. Un vieil homme raconte avec un sérieux de patriarche une histoire de bêtes et de paris qui ne semble jamais devoir s'arrêter. L'anecdote vaut pour elle-même, le portrait aussi. Il n'est pas question de faire de la littérature ; il suffit de savoir, entre fiction et document, recueillir l'instantané dans les mots justes, aptes à recréer les choses telles qu'elles ont été. La grenouille de Twain est, dans la bouche de ce bon vieux raseur de Simon Wheeler, de celles qui pourraient occuper bien des parlottes d'après dîner, absurdes mais peut-être moins qu'il y paraît puisqu'en elles se love quelque chose de bien vivant. Edition bilingue. Traduction de Timothée Tosti et Emmanuel Malherbet.

La célèbre grenouille sauteuse du comté de Calaveras - Edition bilingue français-anglais

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.

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