The Prince and the Pauper
Mark Twain's The Prince and the Pauper is a historical fiction novel. Readers will find themes of impostors and imposture, boys, social classes and princes.
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About The Prince and the Pauper
"The Prince and the Pauper" by Mark Twain is a novel first published in 1881. Two identical boys—Prince Edward Tudor and pauper Tom Canty—meet by chance and swap clothes, only to find themselves trapped in each other's lives. As Edward experiences the brutal reality of poverty and injustice firsthand, Tom struggles to maintain the royal charade. This tale of mistaken identity explores class inequality and the harsh English judicial system, while both boys discover what it truly means to walk in another's shoes.
Free audiobook
The Prince and the Pauper — LibriVox recording, 8 h 20 min in 35 sections.
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Quick answers
Who wrote The Prince and the Pauper?
The Prince and the Pauper was written by Mark Twain.
What genre is The Prince and the Pauper?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.
Is The Prince and the Pauper 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.
Is there a free audiobook of The Prince and the Pauper?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 8 h 20 min.
What books are similar to The Prince and the Pauper?
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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