Tom Sawyer Abroad - New Curriculum Recommended Reading - Green Apple Teenagers' Classic Must-Read

Author: Mark Twain
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a humorous and beloved work. The author, Mark Twain (1835—1910), was an American realist satirical novelist, originally named Samuel Langhorne Clemens, who was born into a family of local judges. He worked as a typesetter, pilot, gold miner, and journalist, among other occupations. His main representative works include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Prince and the Pauper, and the essay collection A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Additionally, he co-authored a long novel titled The Gilded Age with Warner. His writing style is humorous, with a talent for satire, and was highly praised by Lu Xun. Tom Sawyer is a young boy adopted by his aunt, who dislikes the rigid, dull, and lifeless life of home, school, and society. He always enjoys exploring and dreams of accomplishing great things. Therefore, he and his companions embark on a series of treasure hunts. By chance, they stumble upon a murderer, and after a series of thrilling and adventures, they finally subdue the criminal and gain unexpected rewards. In Tom's view, as long as one uses their wits, they can achieve their goals. He proves this through his actions. The popular and fluent language, personalized illustrations, and faithful adaptation of the original work will surely make young readers feel as if they are living the adventure and sharing the risks.