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Set in the Antebellum South, this narrative intertwines a murder mystery with themes of racism, identity, and Southern customs. The story revolves around a switched-at-birth scenario involving a light-skinned black baby and a white baby, leading to profound identity confusion. Pudd'nhead Wilson, the town lawyer, unravels their true identities during a trial. Additionally, the tale features the humorous exploits of twins Luigi and Angelo Capello, showcasing Twain's signature blend of humor and melancholy, making it a standout work in his oeuvre.
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Puddn'head Wilson and Those Extraordinary Twins, Mark Twain
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- Puddn'head Wilson and Those Extraordinary Twins
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mark Twain
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 122
- ISBN13
- 9781420947021
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in the Antebellum South, this narrative intertwines a murder mystery with themes of racism, identity, and Southern customs. The story revolves around a switched-at-birth scenario involving a light-skinned black baby and a white baby, leading to profound identity confusion. Pudd'nhead Wilson, the town lawyer, unravels their true identities during a trial. Additionally, the tale features the humorous exploits of twins Luigi and Angelo Capello, showcasing Twain's signature blend of humor and melancholy, making it a standout work in his oeuvre.