
A spirited tale follows a boy who’s grown up on the banks of the Mississippi, learning the ropes of life from a cast of eccentric characters—ranging from a solemn preacher to a mischievous friend who’s always scheming. When his father’s harsh demands become unbearable, he decides to strike out on his own, setting off on a river journey that promises both danger and discovery.
Along the way, he encounters an escaped slave named Jim, and the two form an unlikely partnership that tests their courage and convictions. Their adventure weaves together humor, moral questions, and the raw beauty of the river landscape, inviting listeners to join a timeless quest for freedom and self‑understanding.
Language
fi
Duration
~11 hours (652K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2014-10-12
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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