Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
About this book
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn or as it is known in more recent editions, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, is a novel by American author Mark Twain, which was first published in the United Kingdom in December 1884 and in the United States in February 1885. Commonly named among the Great American Novels, the work is among the first in major American literature to be written throughout in vernacular English, characterized by local color regionalism. It is told in the first person by Huckleberry "Huck" Finn, the narrator of two other Twain novels (Tom Sawyer Abroad and Tom Sawyer, Detective) and a friend of Tom Sawyer. It is a direct sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 27089 readers · 392 pages · ≈ 7 h 16 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
About ≈ 7 h 16 m — 392 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
392 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
It sits on the Humor, Travel, Historical Fiction shelves.
Has Adventures of Huckleberry Finn been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Band of Robbers (2015), Mud (2013), Mud (2012), The Adventures of Huck Finn (1993).
Is Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
The main characters include Mark Twain (author), Samuel Clemens (author), Clemens, S.L. (author), Mark Twain (pen name).
Where does Adventures of Huckleberry Finn take place?
It is set in Mississippi River, Missouri, Arkansas during 19th century, 1835-1845.
Who wrote Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
Mark Twain.
Where can I read Adventures of Huckleberry Finn online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library
Why has Adventures of Huckleberry Finn been challenged or banned?
It appears on Wikipedia's list of the most commonly challenged books in the United States.