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Beginning with a few pages he had removed from the earlier novel, twain began work on a manuscript he originally titled huckleberry finns autobiography. The revisions also show how twain reworked his material to strengthen the characters of huck and jim, as well as his sensitivity to the thencurrent debate over literacy and voting. Adventures of huckleberry finn 18841884 first edition seller. Collecting the adventures of huckleberry finn by twain. This version, which is also the first illustrated edition, features 175 plates by. Huckleberry finn unwin critical library by beaver, harold lowther and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book was originally scheduled for release in december 1884, but problems with printing and illustrations delayed the u.
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This first edition book has the original boards that are in nice shape with light wear to the spine and panels. The adventures of huckleberry finn illustrated first. First english edition, preceding the first american edition, of the most praised and most condemned 19thcentury american work of fiction legacies of genius, 47. Presented by pom harrington, owner of peter harrington rare books. The complete adventures of tom sawyer and huckleberry finn. Written over an eightyear period, twains adventures of huckleberry finn has endured critical attacks from the moment of its publication, standing accused of bloodcurdling humor, immorality, coarseness and profanity. Adventures of huckleberry finn or, in more recent editions, the adventures of huckleberry finn is a novel by mark twain, first published in the united kingdom in december 1884 and in the united states in february 1885.
Browse through our inventory, discuss a specific book or consign your inventory. A beautiful version with the 1st edition cover and all 174 original illustrations and text from the first edition. Earnest hemingway mark twain s momentous book huckleberry finn has been the source of arguments, discussion, and controversy since it first appeared. Ernest hemingway once declared about the adventures of huckleberry finn, all modern literature comes from one book by mark twain. Mark twain created the memorable characters tom sawyer and huckleberry finn drawing from the experiences of boys he grew up with in missouri.
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