The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, first published in the United Kingdom in December 1884 and in the United States in February 1885, is a quintessential American novel. Narrated by Huckleberry “Huck” Finn, it vividly portrays the antebellum South. Huck, seeking freedom from his abusive father, escapes down the Mississippi River with Jim, a runaway slave.

Their journey unfolds against a backdrop of colorful characters and places along the river. Twain’s novel satirizes entrenched attitudes, particularly racism, and remains a powerful exploration of boyhood and freedom.