Description
In a tale set against the backdrop of antebellum Missouri, a desperate slave woman commits a life-altering act, swapping her infant son with her master's child to protect him from the horrors of slavery. This foundational deception unravels into a complex narrative filled with mistaken identities, a shocking crime, and a peculiar detective whose unconventional methods challenge the very fabric of the community. Beneath the surface of a gripping mystery, Mark Twain crafts a searing critique of a society poisoned by racial prejudice and the institution of slavery, exposing the true culprits lurking within its social structures. With his signature wit, sharp irony, and masterful storytelling, Twain delivers a powerful and enduring examination of human nature and societal injustice.
Available Editions
paperback
Bantam Classics
Published Jan 1, 1984
160 pages
ISBN: 9780553211580
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Details
First Published
1894
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Pudd'nhead Wilson by Mark Twain.