Swannanoa Readers : "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adult

Program Description

Event Details

We will discuss one of Mark Twain's most famous books; often assigned as high school reading. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is a young adult historical fiction, originally published on December 1, 1884. It is the second book in the Adventures of Tom and Huck series.  PBS explores it's controversial nature in the document attached to this event listing. Our intent is to read this book before reading James the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Percival Everett, early next year. 

Please be aware before reading this book.

Trigger Warnings

  • Parental neglect
  • Racial slurs
  • Racism
  • Slavery

Light refreshments will be provided. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Participants consuming food and beverage do so at their own risk.