Pudd'nhead Wilson

A masterwork of social satire by Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson follows the intertwined fates of two boys—one born enslaved, one born free—who are switched at birth in a small Missouri town. As they grow, their true identities remain hidden, leading to a collision of class, race, and morality that exposes the absurdity of prejudice. Through fingerprint evidence and courtroom drama, Twain crafts a biting commentary on slavery, identity, and the arbitrary nature of social hierarchy. A profound and darkly comic exploration of American society.