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The plot concerns the ascension of nine-year-old Edward VI of England in 1547 and his interactions with look-alike Tom Canty, a London pauper who lives with his abusive, alcoholic father.
- Mark Twain
- 1881
Aug 20, 2006 · A classic novel by Mark Twain about a fictional tale of two boys who switch places in Tudor England. Read the full text online or download the eBook for free.
The Prince and the Pauper, novel by Mark Twain, published in 1881. In it Twain satirizes social conventions, concluding that appearances often hide a person’s true value. Despite its saccharine plot, the novel succeeds as a critique of legal and moral injustices.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The Prince and the Pauper is a 1937 film adaptation of the 1881 novel of the same name by Mark Twain. It starred Errol Flynn , twins Billy and Bobby Mauch in the title roles, and Claude Rains and has been described as "a kids' fantasy."
A classic tale of two boys who switch lives by accident and face many adventures in Tudor England. Learn how Edward Tudor, the prince, and Tom Canty, the pauper, are reunited and restored to their rightful places.
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A classic novel about two boys who switch places and learn about each other's lives. Read the plot summary, themes, quotes, characters, and symbols of this story of identity and social class.
