Huck Finn's America: Mark Twain and the Era That Shaped His Masterpiece by Andre

Description: Huck Finn's America by Andrew Levy Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "A groundbreaking and controversial re-examination of our most beloved classic, Huckleberry Finn, proving that for more than 100 years we have misunderstood Twains message on race and childhood--and the uncomfortable truths it still holds for modern America"--Provided by publisher. Publisher Description A provocative, exuberant, and deeply researched investigation into Mark Twains writing of Americas favorite icon of childhood, Huckleberry Finn: "A boldly revisionist reading of Twains Huckleberry Finn...Twains masterpiece emerges as a compelling depiction of nineteenth-century troubles still all too familiar in the twenty-first century" (Booklist, starred review). In the "groundbreaking" (Dallas Morning News) Huck Finns America, award-winning biographer Andrew Levy shows how modern readers have misunderstood Huckleberry Finn for decades. Mark Twains masterpiece is often discussed either as a carefree adventure story for children or a serious novel about race relations, yet Levy argues, it is neither. Instead, Huck Finn was written at a time when Americans were nervous about "uncivilized" bad boys, and a debate was raging about education, popular culture, and responsible parenting--casting Hucks now-celebrated "freedom" in a very different and very modern light. On issues of race, on the other hand, Twains lifelong fascination with minstrel shows and black culture inspired him to write a book not about civil rights, but about races role in entertainment and commerce, the same features on which much of our own modern consumer culture is also grounded. In Levys vision, Huck Finn has more to say about contemporary children and race that we have ever imagined--if we are willing to hear it. An eye-opening, groundbreaking exploration of the character and psyche of Mark Twain as he was writing his most famous novel, Levys book "explores the soul of Mark Twains enduring achievement with the utmost self-awareness...An eloquent argument, wrapped up in rich biographical detail and historical fact." (USA TODAY). Huck Finns America brings the past to vivid, surprising life, and offers a persuasive argument for why this American classic deserves to be understood anew. Author Biography Andrew Levy is Edna Cooper Chair in English at Butler University. He is author of the critically acclaimed Brain Wider Than the Sky, and the award-winning biography The First Emancipator. Details ISBN 1439186979 ISBN-13 9781439186978 Title Huck Finn's America Author Andrew Levy Format Paperback Year 2016 Pages 368 Publisher Simon & Schuster GE_Item_ID:97255977; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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