Life on the Mississippi, Part 12. by Mark Twain

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Author Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Title Life on the Mississippi, Part 12.
Note Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Life on the Mississippi, Part 12" by Mark Twain is a historical account written in the late 19th century that explores the author's experiences and observations during his time as a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River. The narrative is rich with anecdotes and reflections on the towns, people, and culture of the regions along the river, blending humor with poignant social commentary about life in America during this period. At the start of this portion, the narrative recounts a tragic event involving Jimmy Finn, a town drunkard, who is remembered in a distorted fashion by the townsfolk. The author, reflecting on a boyhood incident, describes the shame he felt after providing matches to a tramp who later died in a fire at the calaboose. Implicitly conveying themes of guilt and morality, the boy's internal struggle with his perceived complicity in the man's death drives the narrative, revealing Twain's characteristic blend of humor and gravity as he navigates the complexities of human behavior. The opening also introduces various towns along the river, contrasting their growth and decline, and setting the stage for Twain's exploration of the socio-economic landscape of the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Mississippi River -- Description and travel
Subject Mississippi River Valley -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
Subject Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject Pilots and pilotage -- Mississippi River
Subject Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Travel -- Mississippi River
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EBook-No. 8482
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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