The book The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain, was published in 1884 and influenced by the author's personal experiences and thoughts during that time period. Along with The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain also wrote its predecessor The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The novels have become some of Mark Twain's most popular novels. Twain was one of the most beloved authors of his time and his novels are now considered American classics (Mark Twain Biography). “A gifted storyteller, distinctive humorist, and irascible moralist, he transcended the apparent limitations of his origins to become a popular public figure and one of America's best and most beloved writers.” (Mark Twain, History.com). Drawing from his personal life experiences and his views on racism, his numerous novels, including The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, helped Mark Twain become one of the most popular authors in America. Mark Twain lived in America along the Mississippi River during the late 19th century. . During this time slavery was very popular and accepted by many. America was in the midst of creating an industrial economy for itself and the dominant business was in transportation. Although the government was corrupt and often fell into greed, a reform was underway. Workplace violence, slavery, racial tension, and poverty were all very common during this time period. Many people fell into heavy debt and had difficulty finding ways to earn money to pay it off (Digital History Gilded Age). The Civil War soon broke out following the battle against slavery and racial tensions (Mark Twain Home and Museum). As a boy, Mark Twain lived in Hannibal, Missouri, along the Mississippi River. The world he created for Tom Sawyer and Huck Fi... center of paper... all the different aspects that made up America during the late 19th century, including the accepted use of slaves. Mark Twain draws from his personal life experiences and opinions about the times in which he lived to write many of his novels, including The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The novel is considered one of Twain's most successful and will always be a popular classic. Thanks to his humorous, narrative and irreverent style, Mark Twain will always be a much loved author. During his lifetime, Twain wrote some of the most beloved classics such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Innocents Abroad, The Prince and the Pauper, and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Drawing from his life experiences and reflections on the emerging America, Mark Twain's novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the best-known classics of American culture..