Pudd'nhead Wilson; Those Extraordinary Twins (1899)

Pudd'nhead Wilson; Those Extraordinary Twins is a novel written by Mark Twain and published in 1899. The book is set in the fictional town of Dawson's Landing, Missouri, and tells the story of two babies who were switched at birth. One of the babies, Tom Driscoll, is the son of a wealthy family, while the other, Chambers, is the son of a slave woman. The story follows the lives of these two boys as they grow up and their paths cross in unexpected ways.The novel is divided into two parts. The first part, Pudd'nhead Wilson, tells the story of a young lawyer named David Wilson, who is nicknamed Pudd'nhead because of his absent-mindedness. Wilson becomes involved in the case of the switched babies and uses his keen observational skills to solve the mystery. Along the way, he uncovers the dark secrets of the town's residents and exposes their prejudices and hypocrisies.The second part, Those Extraordinary Twins, is a satirical novella that follows the adventures of two conjoined twins, Angelo and Luigi. The twins are circus performers who use their unique abilities to fool people and make money. However, their plans are complicated when they become involved in a murder case.Pudd'nhead Wilson; Those Extraordinary Twins is a complex and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of race, identity, and morality. Twain's sharp wit and satirical style make for an entertaining and engaging read, while his commentary on the social issues of his time still resonates today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.