Shelley Fisher Fishkin - Lighting Out for the Territory (April 1, 1997)

Shelley Fisher Fishkin discusses Mark Twain's transformation from a slaveholder's son to an anti-racist writer, highlighting the neglect of this narrative in Hannibal, MO, which focuses on Tom Sawyer. She explores the ongoing legacy of slavery in America and Twain's dual perspective on American culture. The controversy over teaching Huck Finn in schools is addressed, emphasizing its educational value in confronting racism.

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