"The Prince and the Pauper" is a historical novel written by Mark Twain, first published in 1881. The story is set in 16th-century England and follows the adventures of two boys who switch places: Edward Tudor, the Prince of Wales, and Tom Canty, a poor street urchin who bears a striking resemblance to the prince. The novel begins when Tom Canty, who lives in poverty with his abusive father, encounters Edward Tudor outside the palace walls...