“The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain, first published in 1884, is one of the most famous works in American literature. The novel follows the young boy Huck Finn who flees his home and embarks on a journey down the Mississippi River with a runaway slave named Jim. As they travel by raft, they encounter various people and face numerous challenges along the way. The book offers a poignant exploration of the contradictions and racism in the pre-Civil War American South, providing a deep look at the themes of freedom and morality. This novel is celebrated for its vivid depiction of the setting and its profound impact on the genre of American realism.