Pudd'nhead Wilson

Pudd’nhead Wilson is a classic novel by Mark Twain that blends sharp social satire with mystery and drama. Set in the antebellum American South, the story follows the eccentric lawyer David Wilson—derisively nicknamed “Pudd’nhead” by the townspeople—and the intertwined fates of two boys switched at birth: one born into slavery and the other into privilege. Through this premise, Twain explores themes of race, identity, prejudice, and justice in a gripping narrative that uses humor and irony to critique societal norms.