The Prince and the Pauper, Part 9. by Mark Twain
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| Author | Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
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| Title | The Prince and the Pauper, Part 9. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prince_and_the_Pauper |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Prince and the Pauper, Part 9" by Mark Twain is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of identity, class disparity, and the nature of power through the experiences of two boys from vastly different backgrounds. Tom Canty, a pauper, and Prince Edward, the heir to the throne, accidentally exchange places, leading to a series of adventures and misadventures that ultimately reveal the challenges faced by people from all walks of life. In this part of the narrative, the coronation day of King Edward VI unfolds amidst heightened drama as Tom Canty, dressed in royal attire, participates in the ceremony while feeling the weight of his true identity. As the event progresses, an unexpected interruption occurs when a ragged boy, claiming to be the rightful king, asserts his identity in a tense moment. This revelation leads to confusion and chaos among the nobles present, as Tom supports this boy, demonstrating their connection and mutual fears. Ultimately, the rightful heir is revealed, and Tom is honored for his role, highlighting themes of justice and redemption. Both characters emerge transformed by their experiences, with Tom taking on a noble status while the true king adopts a lenient and compassionate rule, setting the stage for a fairer and more humane governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7162 |
| Release Date | Jul 4, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 82 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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