Great world literature in a brilliant new translation. The novels 'Tom Sawyer' (1876) and its sequel 'Huckleberry Finn' (1884) are part of world literature, as demonstrated by Andreas Nohl's outstanding new translation. The original texts are brought back to life, revealing why these young heroes have captured the hearts of readers for over 100 years. Behind their attempts to live out their dreams lies Mark Twain's revolutionary literary plea for children's rights. Thus, these novels have become archetypes and remain captivating to this day. Includes a comprehensive appendix on the life and work of Mark Twain.