The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain
A Tale for Young People of All Ages
This classic novel tells the story of two young boys in 16th century England who are identical in appearance: a pauper named Tom Canty and Prince Edward, son of King Henry VIII. Through a series of events, they end up switching places, with the prince experiencing the harsh realities of life on the streets and the pauper living in the luxury of the royal court. The tale is a social commentary on the inequality and injustices of the era, while also exploring themes of identity, compassion, and the inherent worth of individuals regardless of their social status.
The 2620th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 1881
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.6)
- Alternate Titles
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- Der Prinz und der Bettelknabe
- El Príncipe y el Mendigo
- Il Principe e il Povero
- Le Prince et le Pauvre
- O Príncipe e o Pobre
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 63rd on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 89th on The Little Big Bulgaria Read (Bulgaria)
- 3092nd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Life-Changing Books (National Book Award)
- Inteliquest's World's 100 Greatest Books of All-Time (InteliQuest)