Pudd’nhead Wilson
by Mark Twain
Pudd'nhead Wilson by Mark Twain holds a well received rating of 3.74 out of 5, based on 11K reader ratings. First published in 1893. The book spans 160 pages.
About Pudd'nhead Wilson
At the beginning of Pudd'nhead Wilson a young slave woman, fearing for her infant's son's life, exchanges her light-skinned child with her master's. From this rather simple premise Mark Twain fashioned one of his most entertaining, funny, yet biting novels. On its surface, Pudd'nhead Wilson possesses all the elements of an engrossing nineteenth-century mystery: reversed identities, a horrible crime, an eccentric detective, a suspenseful courtroom drama, and a surprising, unusual solution. Yet it is not a mystery novel. Seething with the undercurrents of antebellum southern culture, the book is a savage indictment in which the real criminal is society, and racial prejudice and slavery are the crimes. Written in 1894, Pudd'nhead Wilson glistens with characteristic Twain humor, with suspense, and with pointed irony: a gem among the author's later works.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Mark Twain |
| Published | 1893 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.74 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,014 |
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What genre is Pudd'nhead Wilson?
Pudd'nhead Wilson is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Pudd'nhead Wilson worth reading?
Based on 11K reader ratings, Pudd'nhead Wilson has an average score of 3.74 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Pudd'nhead Wilson?
Pudd'nhead Wilson has 160 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Pudd'nhead Wilson?
Pudd'nhead Wilson was written by Mark Twain. It was first published in 1893.
What is the ISBN for Pudd'nhead Wilson?
The ISBN-13 for Pudd'nhead Wilson is 9780553211580.0.
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