The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Set in the pre-Civil War South, this novel follows the journey of a young boy, Huck Finn, as he escapes from his abusive father and embarks on an adventurous raft trip down the Mississippi River. Along the way, Huck encounters various characters and faces moral dilemmas, particularly regarding slavery and friendship, as he travels with Jim, a runaway slave. The narrative is rich in regional dialects and explores themes of race, identity, and the struggle for freedom, making it a cornerstone of American literature.