Description
In this timeless tale of mistaken identity, two boys from vastly different worlds discover an uncanny resemblance and an even more astonishing possibility. A chance encounter leads a pauper boy from the London slums and the Prince of Wales to swap lives, plunging them into each other's realities. The pauper finds himself navigating the opulent yet treacherous halls of royalty, while the prince experiences the harsh realities of poverty and injustice in 16th-century England. Mark Twain masterfully uses this premise to craft a sharp satire on social inequality and hypocrisy, all while delivering a captivating story filled with adventure and humor.
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paperback
National Geographic Books
Published May 1, 2002
ISBN: 9780451528353
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First Published
1881
Language
eng
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