This Norton Critical Edition includes:• The first American edition (1889) of the novel, approved by Twain and published by his own company.• All 220 original illustrations, bringing to life Twain’s admiration for King Arthur, Merlin, and Camelot as well as his deep interest in time travel, technology, and political satire.• Five contemporary critical assessments from American and• British sources along with seven recent essays on the novel’s major themes.• A Compositional Chronology and Selected Bibliography.About the SeriesRead by more than 12 million students over fifty-five years, Norton Critical Editions set the standard for apparatus that is right for undergraduate readers. The three-part format—annotated text, contexts, and criticism—helps students to better understand, analyze, and appreciate the literature, while opening a wide range of teaching possibilities for instructors. Whether in print or in digital format, Norton Critical Editions provide all the resources students need.