Tom Sawyer Abroad
by Twain, Mark
Collection
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg Release
Project Gutenberg ID
91
Reading Ease
Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
Summary
"Tom Sawyer Abroad" by Mark Twain is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story continues the adventures of Tom Sawyer and his friends as they embark on a whimsical journey filled with flights of imagination. This installment finds Tom seeking new adventures after the excitement of previous escapades has dulled, leading him to consider grand plans for exploration and excitement. The opening of the novel introduces Tom Sawyer, who is dissatisfied with his fame as a traveler despite the initial glory he received upon returning to his hometown. Conversing with his friends Huck Finn and Jim, Tom dreams up a scheme to embark on a new adventure—this time involving a balloon that will take them to distant lands. The narrative establishes a playful and humorous tone, highlighting the characters' contrasting perspectives on adventure and danger, with Tom’s lofty aspirations often met with Huck’s practical skepticism. Their discussion soon draws them into the vibrant world of the desert, where they encounter camels and even witness the aftermath of a fierce battle, setting the stage for further escapades that blur the lines between reality and imagination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Metadata
language_code
en
bookshelf
Category: Humour
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
Category: Adventure
locc_code
PS
subject
Adventure stories
Americans -- Foreign countries -- Fiction
Sawyer, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Balloon ascensions -- Fiction