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The Prince and the Pauper (Aladdin Classics) by [Mark Twain, Suzanne Fisher Staples]

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by Mark Twain (Author), Suzanne Fisher Staples (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition

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Prince Edward inadvertently switches places with Tom Canty, a pauper. While both boys are interested in experiencing life in the other's shoes, they are dismayed by the realities of their new lives. Written before The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was finished, this tale contains the elements of social criticism that were later to dominate Twain's writings

Length: 352 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
Page Flip: Enabled	Language: English	Age Level: 0 - 99
Grade Level: 5 - 6

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Twain was . . . enough of a genius to build his morality into his books, with humor and wit and in the case of The Prince and the Pauper wonderful plotting. E. L. Doctorow"

"Twain was . . . enough of a genius to build his morality into his books, with humor and wit and--in the case of The Prince and the Pauper--wonderful plotting." --E. L. Doctorow

-Twain was . . . enough of a genius to build his morality into his books, with humor and wit and--in the case of The Prince and the Pauper--wonderful plotting.- --E. L. Doctorow --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

About the Author

Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835, Mark Twain spent his youth in Hannibal, Missouri, which forms the setting for his two greatest works, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Trying his hand at printing, typesetting and then gold-mining, the former steam-boat pilot eventually found his calling in journalism and travel writing. Dubbed 'the father of American literature' by William Faulkner, Twain died in 1910 after a colourful life of travelling, bankruptcy and great literary success. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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First published in 1881, The Prince and the Pauper is the story of a poor boy, Tom Canty, who exchanges clothes and identities with Edward Tudor, Prince of England. It is at once an adventure story, a fantasy of timeless appeal, and an intriguing example of the author's abiding interest in separating the true from the false, the genuine from the impostor. With characteristic humor and color, Twain brings to life the sixteenth-century royal court, the crowded, boisterous streets inhabited by London's hoi polloi, and the behavior of two young boys who are in many ways smarter than their elders. In spinning his tale, he draws on themes from ancient mythology, the Bible, familiar fairy tales, and popular children's literature of the period. Making a compelling case for the novel's relevance for readers today, Griswold shows how the novel reveals Twain's preoccupation with the elusive nature of identity - an issue that not only recurs in his work but also haunted his life. Also included in this volume is the story "A Boy's Adventure", originally written as part of the novel but published separately. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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"Each additional volume reaffirms our faith and celebration in this splendid series."--Nineteenth-Century Fiction --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in Missouri in 1835. Early in his childhood, the family moved to Hannibal, Missouri - a town which would provide the inspiration for St Petersburg in<i> Tom Sawyer </i>and <i>Huckleberry Finn</i>. When he started writing in earnest in his thirties, he adopted the pseudonym Mark Twain (the cry of a Mississippi boatman taking depth measurements, meaning 'two fathoms'), and a string of highly successful publications followed. His later life, however, was marked by personal tragedy and sadness, as well as financial difficulty. In 1894, several businesses in which he had invested failed, and he was declared bankrupt. Over the next fifteen years he saw the deaths of two of his beloved daughters, and his wife. Increasingly bitter and depressed, Twain died in 1910, aged seventy-five. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Mark Twain's classic American novel with an afterword by author and journalist, Nicolette Jones. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

ASIN : B006JCBBA6
Publisher : Aladdin; Reprint edition (28 February 2012)
Language : English
File size : 2721 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 352 pages

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Captivating

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 June 2020

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It is an excellent book for children and teens in any other language except the...English language for non-native English speakers, the dialect used makes the book impossible to be red many times, captivation and charm being lost, otherwise the dialect used might be the captivating and charming element used by the author to attract children and teens native English speakers.

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The Prince & the Pauper by Twain

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 June 2019

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I had read this years ago, but in modern English.
The old English was more difficult (tho' it was spelt in the modern way) to read and slowed me down, but it is such an exciting tale, full of historical detail, and I loved it. Now I must find the DVD!

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Dr. K. E. Patrick

A good version for Kindle

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 December 2013

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Sometimes illustrated Kindle versions don't translate to the format well, but this edition is very good in every way. Clear and easy to read, and enjoyable to look at (even in black and white).

From the point of view of the story, I found it a drier read than, say, Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Characters were more caricatures than well-drawn, but Twain still managed to point out the dichotomy of rich and poor in a way that makes me glad I live in the modern era.

I've been reading Tale of Two Cities at the same time, and am afraid that Twain can't hold a candle to Dickens in terms of characters and social commentary (at least, not in Prince and the Pauper), but that doesn't mean I would leave him off my list of authors who (whom?) should be read.

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A Brilliant novel but TINY PRINT WILL DAMAGE YOUR EYESIGHT!...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 January 2016

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A brilliant 19th Century Classic novel! However, if you DON'T want TO GO BLIND FROM THIS HORRIFICALLY TINY PRINT, DON'T BUY THIS COLLINS VERSION! We were very disappointed and had to purchase a novel with regular sized print.

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Fiddles

Totally absorbing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 December 2014

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I vaguely remember reading and enjoying this when I was about 12. As a result I thought I would revisit the story. As i began I was worried that my enjoyment would be spoiled by the fact that the theme (of changing places with someone) has been used in many modern films. However there are so many twists and turns in this story that I was kept really engaged and of course you get so much more detail here than any film can show.

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