Classic Literature· United States
Tom Sawyer Abroad, Tom Sawyer Detective and Other Stories Etc. Etc.
by Mark TwainAggregate Editorial Score45/100
#934of 99,626 books
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Published 1896English
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Published in 1896, Tom Sawyer Abroad, Tom Sawyer Detective and Other Stories Etc. Etc. established Mark Twain as one of the defining voices in classic literature. Tom Sawyer Abroad, Tom Sawyer Detective and Other Stories Etc. Etc. by Mark Twain (1896) stands as an enduring testament to the power of storytelling, captivating readers for over a century.
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First published in 1896, Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer Abroad, Tom Sawyer Detective and Other Stories Etc. Etc. is a work of classic literature that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre.
Critics and institutions have consistently placed Tom Sawyer Abroad, Tom Sawyer Detective and Other Stories Etc. Etc. among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 45/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals.
The appeal of Tom Sawyer Abroad, Tom Sawyer Detective and Other Stories Etc. Etc. lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of the human condition is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page.
Tom Sawyer Abroad, Tom Sawyer Detective and Other Stories Etc. Etc. reflects Mark Twain's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United States's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
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