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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

by Herman Melville

Coming of Age 1876

Summary

Young Tom Sawyer and his friend Huckleberry Finn have adventures along the Mississippi River, including witnessing a murder and searching for treasure. Twain's affectionate portrait of childhood on the frontier.

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Herman Melville

American novelist and poet (1819–1891) who drew on his experiences as a sailor to produce richly symbolic works. Little recognised during his lifetime, he is now considered one of the greatest American novelists.

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1876
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Herman Melville