The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Mark Twain) - Book Review
What is the experience of reading English literature in Spanish? 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' is the classic fictional account of carefree youth in the American antebellum south. We follow Tom and his faithful companions through adventures of piracy, playing hooky and finding buried treasure. The book evokes the childlike naivety/innocence that we all once experienced as well as the superstitions and simple mindedness of the people in the American south.
Kyrin had this to say of the tale. "I read the translated Spanish version of this book and the iconic Mark Twain style still resonates throughout. He is amazingly witty and the storytelling from scene to scene is superb. I highly enjoyed the adventures and also gained more respect of Samuel Clemens after learning about his own adventures through his life. A superb book written by a superb human being!"
Timeline:
(0:00) - Introduction and overview
(2:20) - Childlike naivety and innocence
(5:24) - Superstitions and simple mindedness
(11:22) - Reading Mark Twain in Spanish
(13:58) - Amazing storytelling and an amazing person
(16:39) - A superb book
(17:02) - Pragmatic takeaway: become a doer
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