"Thinking" (1884) by E. W. Kemble, from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn |
Sometimes people ask me about my favorite novel. I can never give an honest or consistent answer to them; there are so many considerations that qualify my selection. However, I'm certain that The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is in my top five.
I'm not a big fan of the overall plot structure, especially not the last third, but I always enjoy Huck's character, his interior conversations, his childish innocence and his commonsense morality. Most of all, I adore Huck's authenticity. He is as "real" to me as many people who I have "really" met. ;-)
I have a thing against rereading books. Because there are so many great books that I have yet to read, it seems foolish to read a novel a second time. For me, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn always justify an extra read.
"On the Raft" (1884) by E. W. Kemble, from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn |
Published on this date in 1884, let's celebrate Mark Twain's enduring creation.
And let's enjoy E. W. Kemble's evocative illustrations.
"Jim Sees a Dead Man" (1884) by E. W. Kemble, from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn |
"Jim and the Snake" (1884) by E. W. Kemble, from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn |
"Out of Bondage" (1884) by E. W. Kemble, from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn |
Enjoy!!!
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