The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson
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4.4 • 155 Ratings
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Publisher Description
In one of his later novels, the master storyteller spins a tale of two children switched at infancy. A slave takes on the identity of master and heir while the rightful heir is condemned to live the life of a slave. Twain uses this vehicle to explore themes of nature vs nurture, racial bigotry and moral relativism.
Customer Reviews
Twain and his biased opinions on Christians.
Funny books but why Twain thinks Christians are ALL hypocrites? For an author of much intelligence it surprised me how biased he was on his stereotypical ideais.
The Tragedy of Pudd’n Head Wilson
Twain is always a great read, so no surprise I thoroughly enjoyed rereading The Tragedy of Pudd’n Head Wilson. Twain effortlessly juxtaposes the ridiculous and the sublime, opposites and glaring contradictions. This great fun is made more fun by the strength of his prose, his command of the language and his wit. He is indeed America’s favorite humorist!
Puddinhead Wilson
Not as well known as many other Twain books, but just as entertaining and thought provoking.