The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a novel by Mark Twain that is widely considered to be one of the greatest works of American literature. The novel is a sequel to “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and continues the story of the character Huck Finn as he travels down the Mississippi River with a runaway slave named Jim. The book is noted for its portrayal of life in the southern United States in the 1840s, its complex depiction of race and racism, and its masterful use of vernacular language. Additionally, the book explores themes such as freedom, friendship, and the meaning of morality. It is considered a classic of American literature and is required reading in many schools and universities