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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Banned Books - by Mark Twain (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Banned Books - by Mark Twain Paperback

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  • Labeled as subversive and politically controversial, Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was banned for its use of racial slurs and for portraying a mischievous, "unruly" protagonist as a poor role model.
  • Author(s): Mark Twain
  • 176 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Classics

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Dover's Banned Books series explores the controversial themes that led to the censorship of Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, from its racial slurs to its protagonist's moral character.



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Labeled as subversive and politically controversial, Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was banned for its use of racial slurs and for portraying a mischievous, "unruly" protagonist as a poor role model. As part of Dover's Banned Books series, this edition explores the novel's historical context, its censorship battles, and its bold, enduring commentary on race and society.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 176
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Classics
Publisher: Dover Publications
Format: Paperback
Author: Mark Twain
Language: English
Street Date: July 14, 2026
TCIN: 1007843621
UPC: 9780486856797
Item Number (DPCI): 247-41-8135
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 6 inches width x 9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
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