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Title: The Prince and the Pauper, Part 1.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prince_and_the_Pauper
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Prince and the Pauper, Part 1." by Mark Twain is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds in 16th-century England, revolving around the lives of two boys—one a prince and the other a pauper—who inadvertently swap places, leading to an exploration of social class and identity. This tale highlights the contrasting lives of the rich and poor, revealing the privileges and challenges intrinsic to each. The narrative begins with the birth of Edward Tudor, the Prince of Wales, and Tom Canty, a poor boy from Offal Court. Tom dreams of a life of luxury, while Edward struggles under the weight of royal expectations. Their chance encounter ignites a series of events where they switch identities. Tom, dressed as the prince, experiences the opulence of royal life, while Edward confronts the harsh realities of poverty. As the prince navigates the streets of London incognito, he endures challenges that broaden his understanding of his kingdom and the people he rules. Ultimately, the story poignantly critiques the rigid structures of society and emphasizes themes of justice, empathy, and the pursuit of one's true self. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
EBook No.: 7154
Published: Jul 3, 2004
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: London (England) -- Fiction
Subject: Impostors and imposture -- Fiction
Subject: Boys -- Fiction
Subject: Social classes -- Fiction
Subject: Princes -- Fiction
Subject: Edward VI, King of England, 1537-1553 -- Fiction
Subject: Poor children -- Fiction
Subject: Lookalikes -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Prince and the Pauper, Part 1.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prince_and_the_Pauper
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Prince and the Pauper, Part 1." by Mark Twain is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds in 16th-century England, revolving around the lives of two boys—one a prince and the other a pauper—who inadvertently swap places, leading to an exploration of social class and identity. This tale highlights the contrasting lives of the rich and poor, revealing the privileges and challenges intrinsic to each. The narrative begins with the birth of Edward Tudor, the Prince of Wales, and Tom Canty, a poor boy from Offal Court. Tom dreams of a life of luxury, while Edward struggles under the weight of royal expectations. Their chance encounter ignites a series of events where they switch identities. Tom, dressed as the prince, experiences the opulence of royal life, while Edward confronts the harsh realities of poverty. As the prince navigates the streets of London incognito, he endures challenges that broaden his understanding of his kingdom and the people he rules. Ultimately, the story poignantly critiques the rigid structures of society and emphasizes themes of justice, empathy, and the pursuit of one's true self. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
EBook No.: 7154
Published: Jul 3, 2004
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: London (England) -- Fiction
Subject: Impostors and imposture -- Fiction
Subject: Boys -- Fiction
Subject: Social classes -- Fiction
Subject: Princes -- Fiction
Subject: Edward VI, King of England, 1537-1553 -- Fiction
Subject: Poor children -- Fiction
Subject: Lookalikes -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.