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“Pudd’nhead Wilson” is a novel by Mark Twain, first published in 1894. The story is set in the fictional Missouri town of Dawson’s Landing during the antebellum era and revolves around the lives of two boys, who were switched at infancy. One is born into slavery but raised as a privileged white boy, while the other is born to a wealthy white family but raised as a slave.
The novel explores themes of identity, race, and the absurdity of social conventions. Twain uses satire and irony to critique the prevailing attitudes towards race and the hypocrisy of the society of his time. The character of Pudd’nhead Wilson, a lawyer and amateur detective, plays a central role in unraveling the mysteries surrounding the switched identities.
Overall, “Pudd’nhead Wilson” is a thought-provoking and socially relevant work that continues to be studied and discussed for its exploration of race and identity in America.
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