Born on the same day, a prince and a pauper grow up to experience very different lives. While Tom, the pauper, is unwanted by his family, Prince Edward grows up to be celebrated by the entire nation. However, fate has other plans for the two identical young men. What happens...
Mark Twain's satiric novel about two boys who trade places in Tudor England--written "for young people of all ages"--was his first foray into historical fiction. Set in 1547, The Prince and the Pauper brings together Tom Canty, an impoverished urchin who lives with his abusive...
Tom Canty and Edward Tudor could have been identical twins. Their birthdays match, their faces match, but there the likeness stops. For Edward is a prince, heir to King Henry VIII, whilst Tom is a miserable pauper. But when fate intervenes, Edward is thrown out of the palace...
Tom Canty and Edward Tudor could have been identical twins. Their birthdays match, their faces match, but there the likeness stops. For Edward is a prince, heir to King Henry VIII, whilst Tom is a miserable pauper. But when fate intervenes, Edward is thrown out of the palace...
Mark Twain's first historical novel, The Prince and the Pauper, is a classic adventure of mistaken identity that champions social justice. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges...
The Prince and the Pauper is a timeless tale by Mark Twain that explores the thrilling adventure of two boys from different social backgrounds who switch places. Set in Tudor England, this enchanting story showcases themes of identity, friendship, and the stark contrasts...