
A spirited young boy drifts along the mighty river, escaping a stifling life on shore and finding freedom in the flow of the water. With his wily companion, a runaway slave seeking his own path, they navigate the currents, sharing jokes, songs, and the occasional daring prank. Their journey is a vivid portrait of 19th‑century America, where the river becomes both a playground and a place of uneasy choices.
Through clever dialogue and mischievous escapades, the story explores themes of friendship, honesty, and the clash between society’s rules and personal conscience. As the pair encounters townsfolk, swindlers, and hidden treasures, the boy learns that true wealth often lies in the simple moments of trust and adventure. Listeners will be drawn into the humor and heart of a timeless tale that celebrates the restless spirit of youth.
Language
hu
Duration
~10 hours (582K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Hungarian Electronic Library
Release date
2021-08-28
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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