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Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson

Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson

By: Mark Twain
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 Released in a series of seven installments by Century Magazine in 1893–1894, Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson is a riveting detective story with potent racial undertones. The narrative intricately weaves together the identities of several characters – the judges murderer, Tom, Chambers – posing a compelling exploration of identity and self-determination. Mark Twain masterfully employs humor and satire to reveal the harsh realities of racism during that era. The novel uses comic relief not just for entertainment, but as a tool to subtly impart Twains views. Twains adept use of colloquial language and local color as aspects of Naturalism significantly enriches the narrative, making it a timeless classic. (Summary by Wikipedia)Copyright Old Time Audio Art Literary History & Criticism Science Social Sciences
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  • 24 - Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson by Mark Twain

    24 - Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson by Mark Twain
    Jul 20 2025
    Released in a series of seven installments by Century Magazine in 1893–1894, Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson is a riveting detective story with potent racial undertones. The narrative intricately weaves together the identities of several characters – the judges murderer, Tom, Chambers – posing a compelling exploration of identity and self-determination. Mark Twain masterfully employs humor and satire to reveal the harsh realities of racism during that era. The novel uses comic relief not just for entertainment, but as a tool to subtly impart Twains views. Twains adept use of colloquial language and local color as aspects of Naturalism significantly enriches the narrative, making it a timeless classic. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    10 mins
  • 23 - Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson by Mark Twain

    23 - Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson by Mark Twain
    Jul 19 2025
    Released in a series of seven installments by Century Magazine in 1893–1894, Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson is a riveting detective story with potent racial undertones. The narrative intricately weaves together the identities of several characters – the judges murderer, Tom, Chambers – posing a compelling exploration of identity and self-determination. Mark Twain masterfully employs humor and satire to reveal the harsh realities of racism during that era. The novel uses comic relief not just for entertainment, but as a tool to subtly impart Twains views. Twains adept use of colloquial language and local color as aspects of Naturalism significantly enriches the narrative, making it a timeless classic. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    5 mins
  • 22 - Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson by Mark Twain

    22 - Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson by Mark Twain
    Jul 18 2025
    Released in a series of seven installments by Century Magazine in 1893–1894, Tragedy of Puddnhead Wilson is a riveting detective story with potent racial undertones. The narrative intricately weaves together the identities of several characters – the judges murderer, Tom, Chambers – posing a compelling exploration of identity and self-determination. Mark Twain masterfully employs humor and satire to reveal the harsh realities of racism during that era. The novel uses comic relief not just for entertainment, but as a tool to subtly impart Twains views. Twains adept use of colloquial language and local color as aspects of Naturalism significantly enriches the narrative, making it a timeless classic. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    25 mins
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