The prince and the beggar, identical doubles, meet and suddenly find themselves situated each in the role of the other; none of them are believed when they try to mend the confusion; both are led down unexpected paths until each learns a valuable lesson. The Prince and the Pauper was published in 1881 when Mark Twain was 46 years old and at the height of his career. It differs greatly from the rest of his works. Set in the 16th century, with great...