The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

Mark Twain's classic novel follows Huck Finn and runaway slave Jim as they journey down the Mississippi River. Through their adventures, Twain offers a satirical critique of racism, hypocrisy, and 'civilized' society in the antebellum South. With its vivid characters and vernacular language, this novel remains a powerful exploration of friendship, freedom, and moral growth.