
In a sleepy Mississippi river town, a restless boy named Tom spends his days darting between the shadows of the schoolyard and the warm porch of Aunt Polly’s house. His boundless energy turns even the simplest chores into daring escapades, and his quick wit keeps the adults perpetually on edge. From sneaking candy to daring climbs on the town’s fence, Tom’s mischief is both charming and relentless, painting a vivid portrait of childhood freedom.
Beyond his own antics, Tom is drawn into a world of secret meetings, whispered plans, and a friendship with a runaway slave named Jim and the enigmatic Huck Finn. Together they imagine buried treasure, hidden caves, and midnight ceremonies that blur the line between reality and fantasy. Their adventures capture the thrill of discovering hidden places along the river and the fierce loyalty that binds them, promising listeners a journey that feels as timeless as the Mississippi itself.
Language
ca
Duration
~7 hours (415K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2010-01-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1835–1910
Best known for bringing the Mississippi River, small-town America, and sharp humor vividly to life, this American writer turned everyday speech into unforgettable literature. Under the pen name Mark Twain, Samuel Langhorne Clemens became one of the most famous and most quoted authors of the 19th century.
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