The Prince and the Pauper
The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain, published by Penguin Publishing Group in May 1964, is a classic tale set in sixteenth-century England. This edition presents the story of two identical boys—a prince and a pauper—who swap clothes and experience each other’s vastly different lives. Through their adventures, the narrative explores themes of social inequality and the contrasting realities faced by the wealthy and the impoverished.
Readers will find a humorous and adventurous narrative that delves into the experiences of Tom Canty, who discovers the luxuries of royalty, and Prince Edward, who encounters the harsh realities of life as a commoner. The book addresses societal issues and critiques the Tudor monarchy’s treatment of the poor. This edition is part of the Modern Library Paperback Classics series and is based on the Mark Twain Project edition, ensuring an accurate representation of Twain’s work.
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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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