In that sense, Twain abandoned the wry Midwestern style for which he was best known and adopts a style reminiscent of Charles Dickens. In many ways, the book is a social satire, particularly compelling in its condemnation of the inequality that existed between the classes in Tudor England. Due to a series of circumstances, the boys accidentally replace each other, and much of the humor in the book originates in the two boys' inability to function in the world that is so familiar to the other (although Tom soon displays considerable wisdom in his decisions). The book, set in 1547, tells the story of two young boys who are identical in appearance: Tom Canty, a pauper who lives with his abusive father in Offal Court, London, and Prince Edward son of Henry VIII of England. Print length 132 pages Language English Publication date NovemDimensions 6 x 0. Book enhanced with curriculum aligned questions and. It was first published in 1881 in Canada, before its 1882 publication in the United States. Read The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain, lexile & reading level: 1090, (ISBN: LC00000000399). The Prince and the Pauper (1882) represents Mark Twain's first attempt at historical fiction. Book: The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain Thesis: It is mans nature to struggle for freedom as it is eviden in the Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain through Tom and Edwards. The Prince and the Pauper is a novel by American author Mark Twain. Download cover art Download CD case insert The Prince and the Pauper
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