Copyright © 2000 The University of Alabama Press Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487-0380 All rights reserved Manufactured in the United States of America 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 Cover design by Erin Kirk New ∞ The paper on which this book is printed meets the minimum requirements of American National Standard for Information Science-Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials, ANSI Z39.48-1984. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Mensh Elaine Black, white, and Huckleberry Finn: reimagining the American dream / Elaine mensh and Harry Mensh. p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 149 ) and index. ISBN 0-8173-0995-0 (alk. paper) 1. Twain, Mark, 1835-1910. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. 2. Literature and society--United States--History--19th century. 3. Twain, Mark, 1835-1910--Political and social views. 4. Adventure stories, American--History and criticism. 5. National characteristics, American, in literature. 6. Fugitive slaves in literature. 7. Race relations in literature. 8. Afro-Americans in literature. 9. Whites in literature. I. Mensh, Harry II. Title. PS1305 .M46 2000 813′.4--dc21 99-6204 British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data available -vi- |