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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This edition is not abridged!, November 16, 2009

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This review is from: Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (Everyman's Library) (Hardcover)

I just want to point out that this hardcover Everyman's Library edition is not abridged. Most of the reviews posted here apply to the Signet mass market edition, which apparently is abridged. The Everyman's edition contains both novels in full.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Bound, July 24, 2000

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This review is from: Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (Everyman's Library) (Hardcover)

A wonderful edition which includes both Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (very handy for the Twain lover). It also has a red bookmark attached to the binding so you can easily find your place. The book is small and light so it is ideal for travelling and reading out of your home. It also includes a nice introduction and a comparative chronology of Twain's life. For a Twain collector, this is a lovely, readable copy.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A great book for all ages, January 13, 2004

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This review is from: Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn (Wordsworth Classics) (Wordsworth Collection) (Paperback)

This is a collection of two books that are often considered for children. However, they are suitable for both adults and children. The kids will love the adventure, the wonderfully irreverent and humorous view of childhood and the characters with their loyalty and friendship. The adults will also enjoy the satire of life in the "proper" lower middle-class society of the South with the sendups of hypocricy, false religiousity, racism and slavery and the like.

Tom Sawyer is probably more oriented for children than the other one. Here, the focus is Tom, who is largely a child prankster. His romantic ideals of doing things like running away to be a pirate are the source of great amusement and reflection for him - and worry for his family.

Huckleberry Finn has more adult themes. Here, the mockery of society is much harsher as Huck escapes from his abusive, drunk father to sail down the Mississippi with Tom and Jim (a runaway slave). Along the way the get to see the best and worst of what America on the river has to offer.

These books should be treasured and deserve their fame. Twain informs and relates in a totally entertaining and warm way.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Why did I wait 50 years?
All the controversy over the "N" word in Huck Finn drove me to read these two classics. Now I know why they are classics! Read more

Published 12 months ago by Nugget4U

4.0 out of 5 stars Reformat apparently helps
Some reviews have complained about the formatting, and the sample didn't impress me strongly, but I needed a copy yo read. Read more

Published 13 months ago by Danton McDiffett

5.0 out of 5 stars Good buy
This purchase was part of my son's school curriculum and for some reason, it was hard to find in my area, which I was surprised to learn since this is such a classic reading... Read more

Published 14 months ago by A. Rojas

5.0 out of 5 stars Tom Sawyer Review
Excellent leather-bound copy of the adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn.

Very good buy!

Published on February 7, 2010 by C. Luznar

5.0 out of 5 stars A true pair of classics in a classic presentation
This is the kind of book parents should read to their children. It's a kind of tactile experience that enhances the stories in a timeless manner.

Published on January 21, 2010 by Stephanie Sullivan

4.0 out of 5 stars Slow delivery
The book is in a very good condition. I have to blame myself as I didn't pay attention to the delivery date - it took like 3 weeks to get it here. Read more

Published on December 30, 2009 by A. Kornev

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic for a reason!
Tom Sawyer and the sequel Huck Finn are two amazing books. Mark Twain is intelligent and funny and even though the titles aren't the brand new New York Times novels we're used to... Read more

Published on November 14, 2009 by kimibolya

3.0 out of 5 stars Very blurry original illustrations
I wish I could recommend this Kindle edition more highly. However, after downloading the sample, I was very disappointed at the poor quality reproductions of the books' original... Read more

Published on March 16, 2009 by Superbu

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Amazing
Wow.....wow....I mean, really, this book is just amazing. Abso-f-in-lutely wonderful. It's role as the quintessential American novel is so well deserved you can't help but... Read more

Published on February 19, 2006 by Andrew Jon Abrahamson

4.0 out of 5 stars better for adults than kids?
Back in junior high school (ie, MANY moons ago) I read Tom Sawyer and/or Huckleberry Finn. However I couldn't remember which one, nor did I know one story from the other (like... Read more

Published on December 18, 2000 by lazza

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Tom Sawyer, Aunt Polly, Aunt Sally, Mary Jane, Miss Watson, Huck Finn, Joe Harper, Uncle Silas, Muff Potter, Ben Rogers, Mars Tom, Huckleberry Finn, Becky Thatcher, Cardiff Hill, Jackson's Island, Jeff Thatcher, Miss Sophia, Robin Hood, Amy Lawrence, Peter Wilks, Royal Nonesuch, Uncle Harvey, Miss Hooker, George Jackson, Johnny Miller

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