The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

Author: (American) Mark Twain / Yu Dongming / Chen Haiqing
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book depicts how Tom and Huck, who long to achieve something, break free from the constraints of family, religion, and outdated, rigid education systems. They seek the freedom and romance they cannot find in their lives through play and adventure. The protagonist, Tom, bears the shadow of the author's childhood in many aspects. Both Tom and Huck are children who uphold justice, are kind, brave, and have strong self-esteem. In the society of that time, they were often seen as "mischievous," "impolite," and "unruly," but in the author's portrayal, they become lively, helpful, brave and wise, fearless of hardship, and transform into very lovable young boys. The protagonist cannot stand all the rules and regulations associated with the church. He opposes studying dead books and reading dead books, as well as rigid rules and conventions. They pursue the freedom and entertainment that are characteristic of teenage life, and through playing the roles of pirates, robbers, and others, they realize their innocent, romantic, and carefree life ideals.