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Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson (Version 2)

It was published in 1893–1894 by Century Magazine in seven installments, and is a detective story with some racial themes. The plot of this novel is a detective story, in which a series of identities — the judge's murderer, Tom, Chambers — must be sorted out. This structure highlights the problem of identity and one's ability to determine one's own identity. Broader issues of identity are the central ideas of this novel.

One of Twain’s major goals in this book was to exploit the true nature of Racism at that period. Twain used comic relief as a way to divulge his theme. The purpose of a comic relief is to address his or her opinion in a less serious way, yet persuade the reader into thinking the writers thoughts. Twain’s use of satire is visible throughout the book. Twain’s use of colloquialism (dialect) and local color as features of Naturalism to convey his theme, is impressive and ahead for his time. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Year of Publication: 1894Genres: Detective Fiction

Running Time: 5 hours 23 minutes 35 seconds(24 chapters)

Language: EnglishRead by: John Greenman

#	Chapter Name
	00 - A Whisper to the Reader John Greenman	3:29
	01 - Pudd'nhead Wins his Name John Greenman	11:36
	02 - Dricoll Spares His Slaves John Greenman	15:02
	03 - Roxy Plays a Shrewd Trick John Greenman	12:04
	04 - The Ways of the Changelings John Greenman	16:44
	05 - The Twins Thrill Dawson's Landing John Greenman	10:43
	06 - Swimming in Glory John Greenman	10:22
	07 - The Unknown Nymph John Greenman	6:47
	08 - Marse Tom Tramples His Chance John Greenman	18:53
	09 - Tom Practices Sycophancy John Greenman	10:13
	10 - The Nymph Revealed John Greenman	10:08
	11 - Pudd'nhead's Thrilling Discovery John Greenman	26:56
	12 - The Shame of Judge Driscoll John Greenman	11:45
	13 - Tom Stares at Ruin John Greenman	12:50
	14 - Roxana Insists Upon Reform John Greenman	19:57
	15 - The Robber Robbed John Greenman	17:25
	16 - Sold Down the River John Greenman	8:09
	17 - The Judge Utters Dire Prophesy John Greenman	4:50
	18 - Roxana Commands John Greenman	22:44
	19 - The Prophesy Realized John Greenman	17:30
	20 - The Murderer Chuckles John Greenman	15:54
	21 - Doom John Greenman	25:14
	22 - Conclusion John Greenman	4:45
	23 - AUTHOR'S NOTE TO "THOSE EXTRAORDINARY TWINS" John Greenman	9:35