De Lotgevallen van Tom Sawyer

by Mark Twain

"De Lotgevallen van Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain is a novel published in 1876. It follows young Tom Sawyer growing up along the Mississippi River in the 1830s-1840s. Tom experiences thrilling adventures with his friend Huckleberry Finn, including witnessing a murder, running away to become a "pirate," and exploring dangerous caves. The boys face moral dilemmas, romantic troubles, and life-threatening encounters while navigating childhood in a small Missouri town. This coming-of-age tale captures the spirit of American boyhood.