Pudd'nhead Wilson and Those Extraordinary Twins

In Twain's PUDD'NHEAD WILSON, the mother of a baby born into slavery exchanges him for the master's son. Twain's humorous tale of mystery and murder provided a positive portrayal of blacks at a time when such things were rare. THOSE EXTRAORDINARY TWINS is the short story that eventually evolved into the novel. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.