Tom Sawyer Abroad - (World Classics Famous Author's Introduction Version)

Author: Mark Twain (USA)
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This book is one of Mark Twain's important works, depicting the amusing adventures of mischievous boys Tom and his companions in a small town by the Mississippi River. The children, bored with dull school lessons and a vulgar living environment, go on adventures such as "becoming pirates," "chasing fugitives," and "searching for treasure." The novel reflects the life of small-town Americans in the late 19th century. The author skillfully uses children's psychology, drawing on their observations and feelings to condemn the hypocrisy of religion and morality.
Tom Sawyer is a master at being mischievous. He dislikes cleaning the fence but tricks others into thinking it's fun, even trading it for a big apple. He doesn't want to go to school, so he fakes a toothache, even having his aunt pull out a good tooth. He writes a note to a girl he likes—"I love you"—and gets embarrassed. He even dares to run away from home and becomes a "pirate." However, he is also a naturally pure, clever, and justice-driven boy. He witnesses a tragic incident at a cemetery and exposes the real murderer. After becoming a hero, he wants to be a rich man. So he starts a treasure-hunting plan. But to his surprise, after digging for hours, he finds nothing but an escaped fugitive. What should he do now?