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The Prince and the Pauper

Mark Twain

Published1881
Pages286
Open Library3.8 / 5
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Excerpt

When young Edward VI of England and a poor boy who resembles him exchange places, each learns something about the other's very different station in life. Includes a brief biography of the author.

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  • United States

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Subjects

  • Readers
  • Fiction
  • Poor
  • Kings and rulers
  • Impostors and imposture
  • Poor children
  • Boys
  • Classic Literature
  • Princes
  • Adventure and adventurers

People

  • Edward VI King of England (1537-1553)
  • Edward VI King of England (1412-1431)
  • Imposters and imposture
  • Mark Twain (1835-1910)

Times & places

  • Edward VI, 1547-1553
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