diff --git a/src/epub/content.opf b/src/epub/content.opf index fd3b71c..345f0be 100644 --- a/src/epub/content.opf +++ b/src/epub/content.opf @@ -2,8 +2,8 @@ url:https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/mark-twain/puddnhead-wilson - 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z - 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z + 2023-12-21T20:53:53Z + 2023-12-21T20:53:53Z The source text and artwork in this ebook are believed to be in the United States public domain; that is, they are believed to be free of copyright restrictions in the United States. They may still be copyrighted in other countries, so users located outside of the United States must check their local laws before using this ebook. The creators of, and contributors to, this ebook dedicate their contributions to the worldwide public domain via the terms in the [CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/). Standard Ebooks Standard Ebooks @@ -52,17 +52,17 @@ Fiction A small-town lawyer unravels a complex web of switched identities and exposes the true nature of individuals in a racially divided society. - <p>“Pudd’nhead Wilson” by <a href="https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/mark-twain">Mark Twain</a> is a thought-provoking novel set in the fictional town of Dawson’s Landing, Missouri. The story revolves around the peculiar character of David Wilson, known as “Pudd’nhead” Wilson, a quirky and eccentric young lawyer with the unusual hobby of collecting fingerprints. As he experiments with this new forensic science, Wilson becomes entangled in the lives of two infants, Tom Driscoll, the son of a wealthy local family, and Chambers, a slave child. Due to a mix-up during infancy, the two boys’ lives take drastically different paths, with Tom growing up as the heir to a fortune, and Chambers living the life of a slave.</p> - <p>The novel weaves a complex narrative that intertwines the lives of the two switched infants, the townspeople of Dawson’s Landing, and the enigmatic Wilson. The social commentary on race and the examination of the consequences of the switch reveal Twain’s sharp wit and satirical prowess. The characters face moral dilemmas, and as the story unfolds, the consequences of their actions come to a head in a dramatic and tragic climax.</p> - <p>“<i>Pudd’nhead Wilson</i>” serves as a thought-provoking exploration of societal norms and the impact of identity on the human experience, with Twain’s signature humor and insight. It was first serialized in <i>The Century Magazine</i> in 1893–1894, then released in book form by Charles <abbr>L.</abbr> Webster &amp; <abbr>Co.</abbr> in 1894.</p> + <p><i>Pudd’nhead Wilson</i> is a thought-provoking novel set in the fictional town of Dawson’s Landing, Missouri. The story revolves around the peculiar character of David Wilson, known as “Pudd’nhead” Wilson, a quirky and eccentric young lawyer with the unusual hobby of collecting fingerprints. As he experiments with this new forensic science, Wilson becomes entangled in the lives of two infants, Tom Driscoll, the son of a wealthy local family, and Chambers, a slave child. Due to a mix-up during infancy, the two boys’ lives take drastically different paths, with Tom growing up as the heir to a fortune, and Chambers living the life of a slave.</p> + <p>The novel weaves a complex narrative that intertwines the lives of the two switched infants, the townspeople of Dawson’s Landing, and the enigmatic Wilson. <a href="https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/mark-twain">Twain’s</a> sharp wit and satirical prowess illustrates the story’s social commentary on race and the examination of the consequences of the switch. The characters face moral dilemmas, and as the story unfolds, the consequences of their actions come to a head in a dramatic and tragic climax.</p> + <p><i>Pudd’nhead Wilson</i> serves as a thought-provoking exploration of societal norms and the impact of identity on the human experience. It was first serialized in <i>The Century Magazine</i> in 1893–1894, then published as a book by Charles L. Webster &amp; Co. in 1894.</p> en-US https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/102 https://archive.org/details/tragedypuddnhea00twaigoog https://archive.org/details/puddnheadwilsone0000mark Chapter titles taken from 1922 scans - WORD_COUNT - READING_EASE + 53547 + 68.4 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pudd%27nhead_Wilson https://github.com/standardebooks/mark-twain_puddnhead-wilson Mark Twain @@ -92,6 +92,10 @@ mrk pfr tyg + Vince Rice + Rice, Vince + https://www.brokenandsaved.com + pfr diff --git a/src/epub/text/colophon.xhtml b/src/epub/text/colophon.xhtml index 1f79d9a..b2c9e23 100644 --- a/src/epub/text/colophon.xhtml +++ b/src/epub/text/colophon.xhtml @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ typefaces created in 2014 and 2009 by
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