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9780766026896

Mark Twain

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  • ISBN13:

    9780766026896

  • ISBN10:

    0766026892

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2008-03-01
  • Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc

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Summary

Mark Twain-the pen name of Samuel L. Clemens-is considered to be one of the greatest American writers, and ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN is thought by many to be the most important American novel. However, the language and attitudes in Twain's books make many people uncomfortable, since they reflect a more racist time in our country's history. As a result, there is a great deal of controversy over whether his books should be taught in school. Author Michelle M. Houle discusses Twain's life and times and analyzes two of his best known books. She also explores the history of book censorship, outlining why it occurs and possible ways to address it. She helps readers make up their own minds about whether the books should be banned.

Author Biography

Michelle M. Houle majored in English and Classics at Cornell University and received her master's degree in English at the University of Wisconsin at Madison

Table of Contents

Concord, Massachusetts, 1885, vs. Enid, Oklahoma, 2000p. 7
Why Ban Books?p. 15
Sam Clemens and Mark Twain: One Man, Two Identitiesp. 40
The Adventures of Tom Sawyerp. 62
Adventures of Huckleberry Finnp. 78
The War Against Twainp. 99
Defending Tom Sawyer and Huck Finnp. 113
Closing Argumentsp. 124
Discussion Questionsp. 134
Timelinep. 135
Chapter Notesp. 139
Selected Works of Mark Twainp. 154
Glossaryp. 155
Further Reading and Internet Addressesp. 157
Indexp. 158
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