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The Prince and the Pauper, Part 1

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    The Prince and the Pauper, Part 1 is a historical fiction novel by Mark Twain. Key subjects include impostors and imposture, boys, social classes and princes.

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    About The Prince and the Pauper, Part 1

    "The Prince and the Pauper, Part 1." by Mark Twain is a novel first published in 1881. Two boys born on the same day—Edward Tudor, Prince of Wales, and Tom Canty, a London street urchin—discover their uncanny resemblance and swap clothes for an adventure. But when Edward is cast from the palace and Tom must navigate royal life, both experience worlds beyond imagination. As Edward witnesses England's brutal inequality firsthand, he vows to rule with mercy if he can reclaim his throne.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    Subjects

    • Historical fiction
    • London, England
    • Impostors and imposture
    • Boys
    • Social classes
    • Princes
    • Edward VI, King of England, 1537-1553
    • Poor children
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    Who wrote The Prince and the Pauper, Part 1?

    The Prince and the Pauper, Part 1 was written by Mark Twain.

    What genre is The Prince and the Pauper, Part 1?

    It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

    Is The Prince and the Pauper, Part 1 free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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    Readers who like it often enjoy The Bride's Necklace-(Necklace Trilogy, #1), Stranger in My Arms and One Kiss From You:(Switching Places #2).

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