Mark Twain and the Brazen Serpent: How Biblical Burlesque and Religious Satire U

Description: Mark Twain and the Brazen Serpent by Doug Aldridge Focusing on the overarching theme of religious satire in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, this study reveals the novels hidden motive, moral and plot. The author considers generations of criticism spanning the 19th to 21st centuries, along with new textual evidence showing how Twains style dissects Hucks conscience to propose humane amorality as a corrective to moral absolutes. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Focusing on the overarching theme of religious satire in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, this study reveals the novels hidden motive, moral and plot. The author considers generations of criticism spanning the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, along with new textual evidence showing how Twains richly evocative style dissects Hucks conscience to propose humane amorality as a corrective to moral absolutes. Jim and Huck emerge as archetypal twins--biracial brothers who prefigure Americas color-blind ideals. Author Biography Doug Aldridge is a freelance writer and independent Mark Twain scholar who lives in Tennessees Blue Ridge Mountains. He welcomes comments and questions at MarkTwainandtheBrazenSerpent.com. Table of Contents Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroductionOne. Perspectives on Point of View: A Tale with Three TellersTwo. Precedents for Viewing Huck Finn as Biblical Burlesque and Religious SatireThree. Catching the Brazen Serpent in Clemens Net of Allusion: Huckleberry Finn, Paradise Lost, and the BibleFour. To Vilify "the Ways of God to Men": Huck Finn, Pilgrims Progress, The Inferno and Paradise LostFive. "Dark, Deep-Laid Plans": The Evasion as Religious SatireSix. Author-Real Intention: Huckleberry Finn as Religious SatireSeven. Dancing with the DevilAfterword: "Sam Clemens Arrives at the Pearly Gates: A Dialog between the Author and the Doorman"Appendix A: The First Person Huckleberry Finn Chapter TitlesAppendix B: Pap Confronts Huck in Chapter V and Genesis 3: 9–24Appendix C: Samuel Clemens Burlesque of Miltons HellAppendix D: Awakening in ParadiseAppendix E: The Duke and the King Introduce ThemselvesAppendix F: Hucks "Great Debate" and SatansChapter NotesBibliographyIndex Details ISBN1476668450 Author Doug Aldridge Year 2017 ISBN-10 1476668450 ISBN-13 9781476668451 Format Paperback Subtitle How Biblical Burlesque and Religious Satire Unify Huckleberry Finn Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States DEWEY 813.4 Pages 308 Short Title Mark Twain and the Brazen Serpent Language English AU Release Date 2017-02-27 NZ Release Date 2017-02-27 UK Release Date 2017-02-27 Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Imprint McFarland & Co Inc Audience Age 18 Publication Date 2017-03-13 Illustrations appendices, notes, bibliography, index Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2017-03-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138997201;

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