Four Great American Classics
These four nineteenth-century novels are revered as American classics and esteemed works of world literature. The Scarlet Letter delves into sin, guilt, and pride, connecting us with America's Puritan history. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is an iconic American tale of a remarkable raft journey down the Mississippi. The Red Badge of Courage portrays the harsh reality of war and its psychological impact on a young Civil War soldier. Billy Budd, Sailor explores the clash between social authority and individual freedom. These complete and unabridged novels are essential literary treasures.
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These four amazing novels from the 1800s are now considered great American classics. They have become an important part of our culture and are also recognized as masterpieces of world literature. The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne explores sin, guilt, and pride in America's Puritan New England. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, considered America's foremost comic epic, takes us on an unforgettable journey down the Mississippi River with Huck on a raft. The Red Badge of Courage, one of the most widely read American novels, combines the harsh reality of war with its psychological effects on a young soldier during the Civil War. Billy Budd, Sailor, on the other hand, is a powerful drama depicting the clash between social authority and individual freedom. It is regarded as one of the world's great tragic literary works. All four novels are complete and unabridged.
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Brand: Random House Inc
Publisher Date: 12/01/1992
Author: Bantam Doubleday Dell, Stephen Crane, Mark Twain
Dimensions: 6.86 x 4.16 x 1.24
UPC: 9780553213621
