Since the time of its publication in 1884, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has generated heated controversy. One of the most frequently banned books in the history of literature, it raises issues of race relations, censorship, civil disobedience, and...
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Since the time of its publication in 1884, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has generated heated controversy. One of the most frequently banned books in the history of literature, it raises issues of race relations, censorship, civil disobedience, and adolescent group psychology as relevant today as they were in the 1880s. This collection of historical documents, collateral readings, and commentary captures the stormy character of the slave-holding frontier on the eve of war and highlights the legacy of past conflicts in contemporary society. Among the source materials presented are: memoirs of
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Contents; Introduction; 1 Literary Analysis: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Forms of Enslavement; 2 Unfit for Children: Censorship and Race; 3 Mark Twain's Mississippi Valley; 4 Slavery, Its Legacy, and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; 5 The Code of Honor; 6 Cultural Satire: Shakespeare, Home Decor, Sentimental Verse; Index
