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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

Join the mischievous Huck Finn and his runaway slave friend, Jim, on a daring escapade down the Mississippi River. Fleeing their troubled pasts, they encounter a world of danger and excitement, meeting eccentric characters and facing moral dilemmas along the way. This timeless coming-of-age tale explores friendship, freedom, and the complexities of society, with humor and heartwarming moments throughout. Follow Huck's thrilling journey as he learns the true meaning of compassion and courage, making "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" a captivating and enduring classic that captures the spirit of America's river-bound adventures. 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.

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - (Tom Sawyer’s Comrade)

Plus fort que Sherlock Holmes. Quelques nouvelles de bon aloi ! ... La première de ces nouvelles, Plus fort que Sherlock Holmes, qui donne son titre au recueil, narre la navrante aventure d'une jeune fille riche éprise d'un jeune homme pauvre. Ceci se déroule en Virginie en 1880.

Plus fort que Sherlock Holmes

Mark Twain nous décrit les frasques et mésaventures de Tom Sawyer, jeune garçon à l'esprit vif et débordant d'imagination, élevé par sa tante, au bord du Mississipi. 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...

This   carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete Essays and Satires of Mark Twain" is   formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of   contents.
Table of Contents: 
How To Tell A Story And Other Essays; How To Tell A Story; The Wounded Soldier.; The Golden Arm.; Mental Telegraphy Again; The Invalid's Story; A   Salutation Speech From The Nineteenth Century To The Twentieth; The Battle   Hymn Of The Republic, Updated; To The Person Sitting In Darkness; Private   History Of The "Jumping Frog" Story; Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offences;   Running For Governor; Stirring Times In Austria; Concerning The Jews;   Comments On The Moro Massacre; Carl Schurz, Pilot; Taming The Bicycle; To My   Missionary Critics; King Leopold's Soliloquy; The United States Government   And The Congo State.; In Defense Of Harriet Shelley; Essays On Paul Bourget;   What Is Man?; The Death Of Jean; The Turning-Point Of My Life; How To Make   History Dates Stick; The Memorable Assassination; A Scrap Of Curious History;   Switzerland, The Cradle Of Liberty; At The Shrine Of St. Wagner; William Dean   Howells; English As She Is Taught; On Girls; A Simplified Alphabet; As   Concerns Interpreting The Deity; Concerning Tobacco; The Bee; Is Shakespeare   Dead?; The United States Of Lyncherdom; Letters From The Earth.
Mark Twain (1835-1910) was an American humorist, satirist, social critic,   lecturer and novelist. He is mostly remembered for his classic novels The   Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

The Complete Essays and Satires of Mark Twain

Taken from the episodes of the whitewashed fence and the ordeal in the cave to the trial of Injun Joe, this book is redolent of life in the Mississippi River towns. It shows that beneath the innocence of childhood lies the inequities of adult reality - base emotions and superstitions, murder and revenge, and more.

The adventures of tom sawyer n/e (oxford world's classics)

Garnement espiègle, Tom Sawyer n'a rien contre l'école, surtout quand on y croise de jolies filles comme Becky Thatcher. Seulement, à choisir, il préfère de loin faire les 400 coups et partir à l'aventure avec son ami Huck le vagabond pour jouer aux pirates ou aux bandits. Mais un soir, dans un cimetière désert, les deux compères sont les témoins d'un crime bien réel ! Cette expérience va bouleverser leur quotidien, car le terrible Joe l'Indien, avide de vengeance, court toujours...

Huckleberry Finn ; OBWL 3e level 2

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