Huckleberry Finn, Part 2: The Art Of Huckleberry Finn

Series: Humanities program - epic and narrative series

Duration: 25

Genre: Educational

Creator: Encyclopedia Britanica Films

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Discusses the form, colloquial language and style of 'HUCKLEBERRY FINN' through an analysis of motifs, symbols and central point of view. Clifton Fadiman narrates., Written and narrated by Clifton Fadiman. Comparison is made between the form and style of Huckleberry Finn and that of other great novels. Notes that this novel was unique in its time because of its use of the vernacular rather than formal, literary English to tell its story through the mind of its chief character. Explores Twain's talent for developing a theme.

Complete Record: Discusses the form, colloquial language and style of 'HUCKLEBERRY FINN' through an analysis of motifs, symbols and central point of view. Clifton Fadiman narrates., Written and narrated by Clifton Fadiman. Comparison is made between the form and style of Huckleberry Finn and that of other great novels. Notes that this novel was unique in its time because of its use of the vernacular rather than formal, literary English to tell its story through the mind of its chief character. Explores Twain's talent for developing a theme.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.