CliffsNotes on Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (CliffsNotes on Literature)

In CliffsNotes on The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, you experience the exciting adventures of a typical boy during the mid-nineteenth century. The characters  — Tom himself, Becky Thatcher, Huck Finn, Injun Joe, and Aunt Polly — have become part of American heritage.

Use this study guide to help you discover all of Tom’s dreams and fears — and perhaps a few of your own! You'll also gain insight into the man behind this American classic — Mark Twain, a.k.a. Samuel Clemens. Other features that help you study include

•  Character analyses of major players
• A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters
• Critical essays
• A review section that tests your knowledge
• A ResourceCenter full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites

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