The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson
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About this book
A young slave woman attempting to protect her son from the horrors of slavery, switches her light-skinned infant with the master's white son. *This novel features a literary first — the use of fingerprinting to solve a crime.*
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 19826 readers · 159 pages · ≈ 2 h 57 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson?
About ≈ 2 h 57 m — 159 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson?
159 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson?
It sits on the Classics, Fiction shelves.
Is The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson?
The main characters include Mark Twain (1835-1910).
Where does The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson take place?
It is set in Missouri, United States during 1800-1850.
Who wrote The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson?
Mark Twain.
Where can I read The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library
Setting
MissouriUnited States
Time period
1800-1850
Characters
Mark Twain (1835-1910)