Bulwark Book Club for August: Mark Twain’s “Pudd’nhead Wilson”
The Bulwark Book Club has chosen Mark Twain's novel Pudd'nhead Wilson as its August selection. The novel, published in 1894, tells the story of two boys who were switched at birth, one born into slavery and the other the master's son. The book club will discuss the novel live on August 12 for Bulwark+ members, and readers are invited to send in their questions and comments.
- ▪Mark Twain's Pudd'nhead Wilson is the August selection for the Bulwark Book Club.
- ▪The novel was published in 1894 and explores themes of slavery and identity.
- ▪The book club discussion will be held live on August 12 for Bulwark+ members.
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The Mona Charen ShowBulwark Book Club for August: Mark Twain’s “Pudd’nhead Wilson”Send in your questions to Mona Charen and Bill Kristol for the August book club. The BulwarkJul 10, 2026∙ Paid21SharePhoto Illustration by The Bulwark | Book Cover Penguin Random HouseAugust’s Book Club pick is Mark Twain’s Pudd’nhead Wilson.Bill and Mona are both Mark Twain fans – well, who isn’t? And they thought this novel about the antebellum south would be very interesting for them and for our very history-aware audience!Published in 1894, the novel tells the story of two boys – one born into slavery, the other the master’s son – who were switched at birth. It’s the continuation of a theme.
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