One of American literature's classic coming-of-age tales, this novel chronicles the eponymous hero's often-mischievous adventures. Drawn from Mark Twain's own experiences and the lives of the boys he grew up among, Tom Sawyer is a hybrid creation who, according to his creator, ""belongs to the composite order of architecture."" This brand-new title featuring concise critical excerpts is complete with an annotated bibliography, an index, a list of characters, and an extensive summary of the original work.