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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Tom Sawyer, Detective: Annotated Edition
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer charts the escapades of a thirteen-year-old boy growing up on the banks of the Mississippi. Testing the patience of his aunt Polly, the bold and sharp-witted Tom Sawyer frequently skips school in search of excitement, and the scrapes he gets into with his friend Huckleberry Finn range from innocent japes to more serious events such as the witnessing of a murder.
One of the most popular and influential American novels, Mark Twain's masterpiece is at the same time a highly entertaining romp which celebrates youth and freedom and a more profound investigation of his times, touching on themes such as race, revenge, and slavery. This volume includes Tom Sawyer, Detective , a sequel and pastiche of the detective genre, first published in 1896.
One of the most popular and influential American novels, Mark Twain's masterpiece is at the same time a highly entertaining romp which celebrates youth and freedom and a more profound investigation of his times, touching on themes such as race, revenge, and slavery. This volume includes Tom Sawyer, Detective , a sequel and pastiche of the detective genre, first published in 1896.
348 pages, Paperback
First published April 26, 2016
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Mark Twain
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Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist and essayist. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced," with William Faulkner calling him "the father of American literature." His novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), with the latter often called the "Great American Novel." Twain also wrote A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) and Pudd'nhead Wilson (1894), and co-wrote The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today (1873) with Charles Dudley Warner.
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist and essayist. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced," with William Faulkner calling him "the father of American literature." His novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), with the latter often called the "Great American Novel." Twain also wrote A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) and Pudd'nhead Wilson (1894), and co-wrote The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today (1873) with Charles Dudley Warner.
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September 23, 2024
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain – grabe, sobrang na-enjoy ko talaga 'tong classic na 'to! Imagine, bata pa ako nung una kong narinig ang kwento ni Tom, pero ngayon ko lang talaga na-appreciate ang deep meaning behind it. Akala ko dati, simple lang siyang adventure ng isang batang pasaway, pero may mga layers pala talaga.
Si Tom, para siyang representative ng ating childhood, yung panahon na ang freedom at imagination natin parang walang hanggan. ‘Di ba nung bata tayo, ang saya ng mundo? Simple joys, mga simpleng laro, pero bawat moment, parang epic adventure! Sobrang relatable yung feeling na gusto mong tumakas sa responsibilities, kasi si Tom, sobrang playful, lagi nalang naghahanap ng adventure, pero deep inside, meron siyang soft spot for right and wrong. Na-realize ko, it's not just about him being naughty—kundi about finding who you are and what really matters in life.
Pero what really struck me sa book is how Mark Twain captured yung tension between innocence at maturity. Si Tom, minsan parang clueless sa mga consequence ng actions niya, pero as the story progresses, nakita ko rin yung growth niya—parang tayo rin, di ba? From carefree days to facing the real world, parang tinuturuan tayo ng libro na part ng life ang mistakes at learnings. Napaisip din ako about society’s expectations. Pansin niyo ba, parang si Tom, meron siyang innate desire to rebel, pero hindi siya masama, gusto lang niyang hanapin yung sarili niya beyond the rules na pinipilit ng mundo sa kanya.
At yung friendship ni Tom at Huck, grabe! It's a reminder na kahit sa pinaka-wild na adventures, having a true friend by your side makes everything bearable. Sobrang nakaka-touch yung loyalty nila sa isa’t isa, parang sinasabi ng book na minsan, yung mga taong madalas na misunderstood, sila pa yung may pinakamalalim na connection sa atin.
All in all, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is more than just a fun read—it’s about freedom, childhood, at yung journey ng bawat isa sa atin papunta sa pagkilala sa sarili. Kung hindi niyo pa nababasa, guys, sobrang recommend ko talaga. Saktong-sakto sa atin na minsan gusto lang i-escape yung pressures ng mundo at bumalik sa simpler, more adventurous times.
Si Tom, para siyang representative ng ating childhood, yung panahon na ang freedom at imagination natin parang walang hanggan. ‘Di ba nung bata tayo, ang saya ng mundo? Simple joys, mga simpleng laro, pero bawat moment, parang epic adventure! Sobrang relatable yung feeling na gusto mong tumakas sa responsibilities, kasi si Tom, sobrang playful, lagi nalang naghahanap ng adventure, pero deep inside, meron siyang soft spot for right and wrong. Na-realize ko, it's not just about him being naughty—kundi about finding who you are and what really matters in life.
Pero what really struck me sa book is how Mark Twain captured yung tension between innocence at maturity. Si Tom, minsan parang clueless sa mga consequence ng actions niya, pero as the story progresses, nakita ko rin yung growth niya—parang tayo rin, di ba? From carefree days to facing the real world, parang tinuturuan tayo ng libro na part ng life ang mistakes at learnings. Napaisip din ako about society’s expectations. Pansin niyo ba, parang si Tom, meron siyang innate desire to rebel, pero hindi siya masama, gusto lang niyang hanapin yung sarili niya beyond the rules na pinipilit ng mundo sa kanya.
At yung friendship ni Tom at Huck, grabe! It's a reminder na kahit sa pinaka-wild na adventures, having a true friend by your side makes everything bearable. Sobrang nakaka-touch yung loyalty nila sa isa’t isa, parang sinasabi ng book na minsan, yung mga taong madalas na misunderstood, sila pa yung may pinakamalalim na connection sa atin.
All in all, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is more than just a fun read—it’s about freedom, childhood, at yung journey ng bawat isa sa atin papunta sa pagkilala sa sarili. Kung hindi niyo pa nababasa, guys, sobrang recommend ko talaga. Saktong-sakto sa atin na minsan gusto lang i-escape yung pressures ng mundo at bumalik sa simpler, more adventurous times.
July 24, 2021
Jamais déçue de Tom Sawyer. Une lecture parfaite pour les vacances d'été et je le conseille à tous le monde. Mais ce que j'ai moins aimé c'est que je connaissais déjà l'intégralité de l'histoire car j'avais vu tous les épisodes du dessin animé.
April 24, 2022
great books
May 8, 2023
It’s a good book , but not that good .
July 13, 2023
Tom Sawyer totally deserves its position as a classic. It is well-paced, charming, and entertaining overall.
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