Mark Twain: Readings from the Stories and from “Huckleberry Finn”

“Congressmen are the only native American criminal class.” In 1961, veteran character actor and activist Will Geer recorded a selection of writings by Mark Twain. Several of them evince Twain’s cynical views of American politicians, which Geer clearly shared. Geer also provides extended readings from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn featuring Huck and Jim’s travels down the Mississippi River. The liner notes include the text of the readings and an essay by critic Samuel Barclays Charters on Twain’s early career as a reporter.

Track Listing

101	The Mysterious Stranger	Will Geer	07:52
102	My Late Senatorial Secretaryship	Will Geer	04:17
103	Cornpone Opinions	Will Geer	02:46
104	How I Edited an Agricultural Paper	Will Geer	06:14
201	From The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Huck and Jim Run Away	Will Geer	04:48
202	From The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Huck Dresses like a Girl	Will Geer	04:27
203	From The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: The Duke and Dauphin Come Aboard	Will Geer	10:29