This edition had all images removed.

Title: The Prince and the Pauper

Note: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger. The earliest PG edition was prepared by
Les Bowler

Summary: "The Prince and the Pauper" by Mark Twain is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two boys, Tom Canty, a poor pauper, and Edward Tudor, the Prince of Wales, whose lives become intertwined due to their striking resemblance and a series of events that lead to them switching places. In this narrative, Twain explores themes of class, identity, and the nature of royalty versus poverty, all while providing a critique of social injustices of his time. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to both main characters on the same day in London during the 16th century. Tom Canty is born into a impoverished family that does not want him, while Edward Tudor is born to a wealthy family, celebrated by the entire nation. The narrative quickly depicts Tom's harsh living conditions in Offal Court, where he struggles against his family's abusive nature, despite his dreams of a better life. Contrastingly, Edward is surrounded by luxury, yet remains oblivious to the joy that such privilege brings. As the story unfolds, the boys' deep yearning to experience each other’s worlds leads to a serendipitous meeting that sets the stage for their fateful swap, reshaping their lives forever in unexpected ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910

EBook No.: 1837

Published: Jul 5, 2004

Downloads: 5598

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: London (England) -- Fiction

Subject: Impostors and imposture -- Fiction

Subject: Boys -- Fiction

Subject: Social classes -- Fiction

Subject: Princes -- Fiction

Subject: Edward VI, King of England, 1537-1553 -- Fiction

Subject: Poor children -- Fiction

Subject: Lookalikes -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Prince and the Pauper

Note: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger. The earliest PG edition was prepared by
Les Bowler

Summary: "The Prince and the Pauper" by Mark Twain is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two boys, Tom Canty, a poor pauper, and Edward Tudor, the Prince of Wales, whose lives become intertwined due to their striking resemblance and a series of events that lead to them switching places. In this narrative, Twain explores themes of class, identity, and the nature of royalty versus poverty, all while providing a critique of social injustices of his time. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to both main characters on the same day in London during the 16th century. Tom Canty is born into a impoverished family that does not want him, while Edward Tudor is born to a wealthy family, celebrated by the entire nation. The narrative quickly depicts Tom's harsh living conditions in Offal Court, where he struggles against his family's abusive nature, despite his dreams of a better life. Contrastingly, Edward is surrounded by luxury, yet remains oblivious to the joy that such privilege brings. As the story unfolds, the boys' deep yearning to experience each other’s worlds leads to a serendipitous meeting that sets the stage for their fateful swap, reshaping their lives forever in unexpected ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910

EBook No.: 1837

Published: Jul 5, 2004

Downloads: 5598

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: London (England) -- Fiction

Subject: Impostors and imposture -- Fiction

Subject: Boys -- Fiction

Subject: Social classes -- Fiction

Subject: Princes -- Fiction

Subject: Edward VI, King of England, 1537-1553 -- Fiction

Subject: Poor children -- Fiction

Subject: Lookalikes -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.