{"product_id":"puddnhead-wilson-twain","title":"Pudd'nhead Wilson","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBy Mark Twain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pudd'nhead Wilson\" is a novel written by Mark Twain  first published in 1894. It is set in the antebellum South and follows the story of two boys  one white and one black  whose identities become entangled due to a switch at birth. The central character of the novel is David Wilson  nicknamed \"Pudd'nhead\" because of his eccentric behavior and habit of studying fingerprints. Wilson is a newcomer to the town of Dawson's Landing  Missouri  where he becomes embroiled in the lives of its residents  particularly the wealthy Judge Driscoll and his slave  Roxy. Roxy  who is one-sixteenth black but appears white  switches her own son with Judge Driscoll's son  Tom  in a desperate attempt to secure a better future for her child. However  as the two boys grow up  their true identities become increasingly difficult to conceal  leading to a dramatic series of events involving murder  deception  and courtroom drama. Through \"Pudd'nhead Wilson \" Twain explores themes of race  identity  and the arbitrary nature of social status. The novel is known for its biting satire and clever plot twists  as well as its incisive commentary on the complexities of race relations in America. Despite its initial lack of commercial success  \"Pudd'nhead Wilson\" has since become recognized as one of Twain's most important and thought-provoking works  admired for its psychological depth and moral complexity. It remains a powerful and relevant exploration of the enduring legacy of slavery and racial injustice in American society.","brand":"Lushena Books","offers":[{"title":"PAPERBACK","offer_id":52437642445080,"sku":"9798890968432","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"HARDCOVER","offer_id":52437642477848,"sku":"9798890968579","price":51.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/8203\/8296\/files\/71RK9sl46bL._SL1360.jpg?v=1784923919","url":"https:\/\/lushenabooksinc.com\/products\/puddnhead-wilson-twain","provider":"Lushena","version":"1.0","type":"link"}