Interesting biographical
information on Mark Twain and his involvement in American political
and cultural issues. Also includes links to Twain's letters,
criticism of Twain, and a page on Huckleberry Finn.
Mark Twain in His Times Homepage
An examination of how Mark Twain and his works were created and defined, marketed and performed, reviewed and appreciated. Its goal is to allow readers, scholars, students and teachers to see what Mark Twain and his times said about each other, in a way that can speak to us today. The page on Huck Finn attempts to capture both the novel's achievement and some aspects of its controversy, including illustrations and contemporary criticism.
The Critical Reception: Contemporary Newspaper, Magazine Reviews
Positive and negative reactions The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn received when it was published.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Contemporary Reviews
Contemporary comments on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, including an African American perspective on the novel.
Huckleberry Finn Debated
Discussion of the controversy surrounding The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
Is Huck Finn a Racist Book?
Brief Quotations: Critics on Huck Finn
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: A Guide to Online Resources
A guide to Huckleberry Finn resources on the internet compiled by Jim Zwick, an American Studies scholar, whose specialties include Mark Twain, U.S. social and political history, and educational uses of the Internet.
An essay discussing Twain's attack on the shortcomings of human nature in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
Folk Beliefs in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Huck Finn Trivia Challenge
Test Yourself! 50 Question Quiz on Huck Finn
Use these links to enhance your understanding and analysis of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn but please remember that study notes are in no way intended as a substitution for the READING the book!!
Huckleberry Finn Study Guide
Revision guide created by students at Calhoun High School in Long Island, New York, covering setting, plot, characters, themes and key issues.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
A brief guide including information on the author and his times, plot and structure, point of view, characters, setting, themes, style, imagery, symbolism, figurative language, ironic devices and tone.
SparkNotes Huckleberry Finn
Information on the context of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, a summary of the novel, detailed commentary and questions for study.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Barron's Booknotes
Information about the author and his times, setting, style, point of view, structure, character analysis and themes.
ClassicNotes The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Summary and analysis, themes, character traits, satire and irony in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Monkey Notes
Literary and historical background of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, discussion of setting, conflict, mood, analysis of theme and character.