Puddn'head Wilson and Those Extraordinary Twins

Autor*innen

• Mark Twain

Parameter

• 122 Seiten
• 5 Lesestunden

• Amerikanische Literatur
• Belletristik
• Humor
• Klassiker
• Schule

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Set in the Antebellum South, this narrative intertwines a murder mystery with themes of racism, identity, and Southern customs. The story revolves around a switched-at-birth scenario involving a light-skinned black baby and a white baby, leading to profound identity confusion. Pudd'nhead Wilson, the town lawyer, unravels their true identities during a trial. Additionally, the tale features the humorous exploits of twins Luigi and Angelo Capello, showcasing Twain's signature blend of humor and melancholy, making it a standout work in his oeuvre.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Einband: Paperback