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The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson

The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson

by Mark TWAIN (1835 - 1910)

In one of his later novels, the master storyteller spins a tale of two children switched at infancy. A slave takes on the identity of master and heir while the rightful heir is condemned to live the life of a slave. Twain uses this vehicle to explore themes of nature vs. nurture, racial bigotry and moral relativism. The case of mistaken identity is a theme that Twain explored also in THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER; in THE TRAGEDY OF PUDD'NHEAD WILSON he turns the theme into a well-crafted detective story. It is unfortunate that this is one of Twain's lesser known works as it is one of his most enjoyable reads.


Author's Note

Conclusion

Doom

Driscoll Spares His Slaves

Marse Tom Tramples His Chance

Pudd'nhead Wins His Name

Pudd'nhead's Thrilling Discovery

Roxana Commands

Roxana Insists Upon Reform

Roxy Plays a Shrewd Trick

Sold Down the River

Swimming in Glory

The Judge Utters Dire Prophesy

The Murderer Chuckles

The Nymph Revealed

The Prophesy Realized

The Robber Robbed

The Shame of Judge Driscoll

The Twins Thrill Dawson's Landing

The Unknown Nymph

The Ways of the Changelings

Tom Practices Sycophancy

Tom Stares at Ruin