Pudd’nhead Wilson

The novel weaves a complex narrative that intertwines the lives of the two switched infants, the townspeople of Dawson’s Landing, and the enigmatic Wilson. Twain’s sharp wit and satirical prowess illustrates the story’s social commentary on race and the examination of the consequences of the switch. The characters face moral dilemmas, and as the story unfolds, the consequences of their actions come to a head in a dramatic and tragic climax.

Pudd’nhead Wilson serves as a thought-provoking exploration of societal norms and the impact of identity on the human experience. It was first serialized in The Century Magazine in 1893–1894, then published as a book by Charles L. Webster & Co. in 1894.

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