The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Set in the 1840s in a fictional town along the Mississippi River, the story follows a young boy named Tom Sawyer as he embarks on various adventures, often alongside his friend Huckleberry Finn. Inspired by Twain's own childhood in Hannibal, Missouri, the novel captures the essence of youthful exploration and mischief. Initially a commercial failure, it later became Twain's best-selling work, solidifying its status as a cornerstone of American literature and showcasing the innovative use of the typewriter in novel writing.