Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

The narrative follows Huck Finn, who escapes his abusive father and societal constraints by faking his death. He joins Jim, an escaped slave, on a perilous journey down the Mississippi River. As they navigate their freedom, Huck grapples with the moral dilemma of aiding Jim's escape versus betraying him. Through Huck's perspective, Mark Twain explores deep themes of racism and the contradictions of freedom in America, solidifying the novel's status as a controversial yet celebrated masterpiece in American literature.