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: The Joy and Pain of Growing Up in a Small Town Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, first published in 1876, is a timeless coming-of-age novel that captures the exuberance of childhood and the quiet complexities of small-town American life. Prequel to The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, it follows the mischievous exploits of Tom Sawyer, a clever and imaginative boy living in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri. While often dismissed as a simple “children’s book” due to its playful tone and youthful protagonists, the novel is far more profound: it uses Tom’s adventures to explore themes of courage, morality, and the transition from childhood innocence to adult responsibility. With its vivid humor, memorable characters, and sharp observation of human nature, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer remains a beloved classic that appeals to readers of all ages. At the core of the novel lies the dual theme of