Lighting Out for the Territory
Shelley Fisher Fishkin
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Lighting Out for the Territory
Published
1996
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pages
272
ISBN-13
9781280529948
Description
Lighting Out for the Territory: Reflections on Mark Twain and American Culture reveals who Mark Twain really was, how he got to be that way, and what we do with his legacies today. How did this son of slave holders come to write one the greatest anti-racist works of fiction of all time? Why is that remarkable odyssey erased today in his hometown of Hannibal, Missouri? Which aspects of Twain are celebrated or exploited today and which are ignored? Whether she is probing Twain's presence in cyberspace or in the classroom, in advertising or animated cartoons, author Shelley Fisher Fishkin is incisive and imaginative. Her boldly original blend of personal narrative, biography, history, and criticism will change the way we look at Mark Twain and, perhaps, ourselves. . Lighting Out for the Territory offers an intriguing look at how Mark Twain's life and work have been cherished, memorialized, exploited, and misunderstood. It offers a wealth of insight into Twain, into his work, and into our nation, both past and present.
Subjects
Tom Sawyer, Detective
Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog)
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Life on the Mississippi
Charlotte's Web
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Lighting Out for the Territory?
This edition of Lighting Out for the Territory has approximately 272 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Lighting Out for the Territory?
For most readers, Lighting Out for the Territory typically takes between 5h 40m and 3h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 68,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 68,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Lighting Out for the Territory?
The estimated word count for Lighting Out for the Territory is approximately 68,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Lighting Out for the Territory?
Lighting Out for the Territory was written by Shelley Fisher Fishkin.
When was Lighting Out for the Territory published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.