The Prince and the Pauper
The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain, published by G.K. Hall in 2000, is a classic work of fiction that explores themes of social class and identity through the lives of two identical boys in sixteenth-century England. This edition spans 307 pages and presents a tale where Tom Canty, a pauper, and Prince Edward switch places, allowing each to experience the other’s vastly different world. The narrative highlights the contrasts between luxury and poverty, as well as the societal issues of the Tudor monarchy.
Readers will find a rich exploration of adventure and humor as the boys navigate their new lives. The story delves into the experiences of royalty and the struggles of the poor, providing insights into the societal challenges of the time. This edition is based on the Mark Twain Project edition, ensuring an accurate representation of Twain’s work. With its engaging plot and historical context, The Prince and the Pauper remains relevant for readers interested in classic literature and historical narratives.
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Set in sixteenth-century England, Mark Twain’s classic “tale for young people of all ages” features two identical-looking boys–a prince and a pauper–who trade clothes and step into each other’s lives. While the urchin, Tom Canty, discovers luxury and power, Prince Edward, dressed in rags, roams his kingdom and experiences the cruelties inflicted on the poor by the Tudor monarchy. As Christopher Paul Curtis observes in his Introduction, “The Prince and the Pauper” is “funny, adventurous, and exciting, yet also chock-full of . . . exquisitely reasoned harangues against society’s ills.” This Modern Library Paperback Classic is set from the Mark Twain Project edition, which is the approved text of the Center for Scholarly Editions of the Modern Language Association.
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