Mark Twain

Vpervye na russkom jazyke istorija o prikljuchenijakh ozornogo malchishki Toma Sojera v dalekom amerikanskom gorode Sankt-Peterburge vyshla v 1929 godu. I do sikh por eta povest o smekalke, junosti i sile druzhby ne terjaet svoej aktualnosti. Proizvedenie Marka Tvena ostajotsja ljubimoj knigoj junykh chitatelej po vsemu miru. V etoj serii predstavleny knigi, vkhodjaschie v shkolnuju programmu i rekomendovannye dlja vneklassnogo chtenija. Eto proizvedenija klassikov detskoj literatury, proverennye vremenem i ne poterjavshie svoej aktualnosti segodnja. Oni davno voshli v krug detskogo chtenija, potomu chto napisany s ljubovju k rebjonku i obrascheny imenno k nemu, i vo mnogom sposobstvujut razvitiju garmonichnoj, vsestoronne razvitoj lichnosti.

Go Beyond the Ban. Rediscover Twain's Timeless Tale. Part of the Contested Classics Series, this distinctive edition of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain reinvigorates the timeless classic with a contemporary lens. First published in 1876, Twain's novel captures the youthful adventures and mischiefs of Tom Sawyer, a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River. This edition not only brings to life the charm and humor of Twain's writing but also thoughtfully addresses the reasons behind the book's contested status in modern times. Our editors identify the text that has been challenged and dives deep with annotations on the main reasons for banning The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Racial Stereotypes and Language: Twain's portrayal of race and use of racially charged language, particularly in the depiction of the character Jim, has been a significant point of contention, prompting debates about racial sensitivity and historical context. Mischief and Rebellion: Tom Sawyer's antics and rebellious nature, often seen as promoting bad behavior or disrespect for authority, have been reasons for the book's challenge, especially in school settings. Societal Critique: The novel's critique of adult hypocrisy and societal norms, while lauded for its honesty, has also been viewed as problematic for younger readers. Portrayal of Violence and Criminal Activities: Scenes depicting violence and criminal activities, such as grave robbing and murder, have led to concerns about the book's appropriateness for a young audience. This edition of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is not just a return to the cherished adventures of a young boy but an invitation to understand and discuss the complexities and challenges that have followed the novel into the 21st century. It is an essential read for those who wish to explore how a beloved classic holds up under the scrutiny of contemporary values and debates.

This deluxe hardcover edition unites Mark Twain’s most iconic works—The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn—in a single, beautifully bound volume. Featuring a debossed cover with elegant three-color foil stamping, it offers a premium presentation of these beloved American classics. Twain’s witty, poignant, and sharply observed tales follow the youthful escapades of Tom and Huck along the Mississippi River while examining themes of friendship, freedom, and social hypocrisy. A cornerstone of American literature, this edition is perfect for collectors and new readers alike.

Dolgozhdannaja novinka v populjarnoj serii izdatelstva "Azbuka" - "Detskaja biblioteka. Bolshie knigi". Vtoroj sbornik proizvedenij znamenitogo amerikanskogo pisatelja Marka Tvena v etoj serii vkljuchaet dva istoricheskikh romana - "Prints i nischij" i "Janki pri dvore korolja Artura". Polnaja neverojatnykh sovpadenij istorija o dvukh malchishkakh iz XVI veka, pokhozhikh drug na druga, kak bliznetsy, - neljubimom oborvyshe Tome Kenti iz bednejshego rajona Londona i zhelannom naslednike britanskoj korony Eduarde Tjudore. Buduschij korol Eduard VI vsem serdtsem zhelal provesti khotja by den kak obychnyj malchishka, a Tom dazhe vo sne ne smel mechtat o tom, chtoby khot razok posidet na trone. Po vole sluchaja oni menjajutsja mestami, no vot nezadacha - vernutsja domoj okazyvaetsja namnogo trudnee, chem sdelat pervyj shag navstrechu mechte. Praktichnyj, nakhodchivyj amerikanets Khenk Morgan iz Vostochnogo Khartfolda, shtat Konnektikut, odnazhdy prosypaetsja ne v svoem rodnom gorode i dazhe ne v XIX veke, a v Britanii v 528 godu, epokhe korolja Artura i rytsarej Kruglogo stola. Osoznav ujazvimost svoego polozhenija, on ne terjaet boevogo dukha, a reshaet dejstvovat - rasskazat znatnym velmozham i prekrasnym damam, a takzhe prostomu ljudu o chudesakh progressa, a zaodno postaratsja najti lazejku vo vremeni i prostranstve i vernutsja obratno. Klassicheskaja grafika amerikanskikh khudozhnikov Frenka Merrila, Daniela Birda, a takzhe tsvetnye illjustratsii znamenitogo britanskogo khudozhnika Uiljama Khaterella organichno dopolnjajut prozu proslavlennogo pisatelja. Kniga stanet zamechatelnym podarkom dlja podrostkov, uvlechennykh istoriej i ljubjaschikh fantastiku, a takzhe dlja vzroslykh, tsenjaschikh vysokoe kachestvo soderzhanija i poligraficheskogo ispolnenija knig serii "Detskaja biblioteka. Bolshie knigi".