The Prince and the Pauper
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The Prince and the Pauper

  1. 320 pages
  2. English
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eBook - ePub

The Prince and the Pauper

About this book

Two young men—one a child of the London slums, the other an heir to the throne—switch identities in this timeless novel about class and culture in sixteenth century England. 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.Enriched Classics enhance your engagement by introducing and explaining the historical and cultural significance of the work, the author's personal history, and what impact this book had on subsequent scholarship. Each book includes discussion questions that help clarify and reinforce major themes and reading recommendations for further research.

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Information

Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Year
2007
Print ISBN
9781416523680
eBook ISBN
9781416592174
Topic
Literature
Subtopic
Classics
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Introduction: ‘The Prince and the Pauper’: Twain’s Greatest Novel?
  4. Chronology of Mark Twain’s Life and Work
  5. Historical Context of ‘The Prince and the Pauper’
  6. Dedication
  7. Preface
  8. Chapter 1: The Birth of the Prince and the Pauper
  9. Chapter 2: Tom’s Early Life
  10. Chapter 3: Tom’s Meeting with the Prince
  11. Chapter 4: The Prince’s Troubles Begin
  12. Chapter 5: Tom as a Patrician
  13. Chapter 6: Tom Receives Instructions
  14. Chapter 7: Tom’s First Royal Dinner
  15. Chapter 8: The Question of the Seal
  16. Chapter 9: The River Pageant
  17. Chapter 10: The Prince in the Toils
  18. Chapter 11: At Guildhall
  19. Chapter 12: The Prince and his Deliverer
  20. Chapter 13: The Disappearance of the Prince
  21. Chapter 14: Le Roi Est Mort Vive Le Roi
  22. Chapter 15: Tom as King
  23. Chapter 16: The State Dinner
  24. Chapter 17: Foo-Foo the First
  25. Chapter 18: The Prince with the Tramps
  26. Chapter 19: The Prince with the Peasants
  27. Chapter 20: The Prince and the Hermit
  28. Chapter 21: Hendon to the Rescue
  29. Chapter 22: A Victim of Treachery
  30. Chapter 23: The Prince a Prisoner
  31. Chapter 24: The Escape
  32. Chapter 25: Hendon Hall
  33. Chapter 26: Disowned
  34. Chapter 27: In Prison
  35. Chapter 28: The Sacrifice
  36. Chapter 29: To London
  37. Chapter 30: Tom’s Progress
  38. Chapter 31: The Recognition Procession
  39. Chapter 32: Coronation Day
  40. Chapter 33: Edward as King
  41. Conclusion: Justice and Retribution
  42. Interpretive Notes
  43. Critical Excerpts
  44. Questions for Discussion
  45. Notes
  46. Copyright

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