While this 1884 book has stirred controversy over the years, it is truly an American classic. It captures a snapshot of time, a truth of our history and takes us to a place that is important to remember despite the unease it creates. Much like the miniseries, Roots, this great book is a picture of life as it use to be, for good or for bad.
Mark Twain is one of the greatest American story tellers and this tale of Huck, Mark and Jim has been read by millions and reviewed by thousands over the years. This post is not an attempt to illustrate some new, undiscovered truth of the book. It is merely a statement confirming the book’s greatness and my happiness at counting it among one of my favorites in American literature.
