Peppered generously with characters, events and memories inspired by Twain’s childhood, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was first published in 1876. Set in the imaginary town of St Petersburg, the novel follows the adventures of an impish, quick-witted young boy, and his wastrel friend, Huckleberry Finn. As the two embark on a series of daring escapades, Twain uses his incisive wit to bring nineteenth-century American culture to life. Acclaimed as an iconic classic, the novel has been adapted across film, television and the theatre.