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by Mark Twain (Author), Henry B. Wonham (Editor)
This Norton Critical Edition includes:
- The first American edition (1889) of the novel, approved by Twain and published by his own company.
- All 220 original illustrations, bringing to life Twain's admiration for King Arthur, Merlin, and Camelot as well as his deep interest in time travel, technology, and political satire.
- Five contemporary critical assessments from American and
- British sources along with seven recent essays on the novel's major themes.
- A Compositional Chronology and Selected Bibliography.
About the Series
Read by more than 12 million students over fifty-five years, Norton Critical Editions set the standard for apparatus that is right for undergraduate readers. The three-part format--annotated text, contexts, and criticism--helps students to better understand, analyze, and appreciate the literature, while opening a wide range of teaching possibilities for instructors. Whether in print or in digital format, Norton Critical Editions provide all the resources students need.
