The Prince and the Pauper

A Classic Story of Switched Identity “When I am king they shall not have bread and shelter only, but also teachings out of books, for a full belly is little worth where the mind is starved. ” ― Mark Twain, The Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain is an 1881 novel that has been adapted many times. When a young poor boy wanders near the palace gates, he meets the Prince of Wales (Edward VI) who bears an uncanny resemblance. They decide to switch clothes and end up switching roles. Edward discovers the stark class inequality in England and Tom struggles to survive as the prince. When the king dies, Edward must race against the clock and the bounds of society to regain his rightful throne.

This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it.

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© 2019 Xist Classics (ספר דיגיטלי): 9781532425875

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ספר דיגיטלי: 1 באוקטובר 2019