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| Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens) |  |
The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson |
Sara Elliott and Krissy Kidwell
Sec. Ed 276R
Novel Information and Resources:
A Guide to Online Resources
http://marktwain.about.com/arts/marktwain/library/weekly/aa980519.htm?terms=pudd%27nhead+wilson
A short explanation of the book's relationship to the Plessy vs. Ferguson case. Includes names of possibly helpful books and videos available.Historical Contexts
http://marktwain.about.com/arts/marktwain/library/guides/bl_guide_pw03.htm?terms=pudd%27nhead+wilson
Numerous links to background on the times and influences in Pudd'nhead Wilson, including the Plessy v. Ferguson case, as well as discussions of slavery.In The Name of Pudd'nhead
D'Avanzo, Mario L. "In The Name of Pudd'nhead." Mark Twain Journal. 16.2 (1971-1972): 13-14.
An article discussing the meaning behind Puddn'head's name.
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