In 1547 England, a prince and a pauper switch places, exposing each to the other's world of privilege and hardship.
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In 1547 England, a prince and a pauper switch places, exposing each to the other's world of privilege and hardship.
The Prince and the PauperMark TwainCOMPLETE ORIGINAL VERSIONThe Prince and the Pauper is a novel by American author Mark Twain. It was first published in 1881 in Canada, before its 1882 publication in the United States. The novel represents Twain's first attempt at historical fiction. Set in 1547, it 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 off Pudding Lane in London, and Prince Edward, son of King Hen...
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No romantic or sexual content depicted.
Physical abuse, beatings, and threats of execution in period setting.
Mild period-appropriate language with no strong profanity.
Incidental references to ale and wine in historical context.
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present.
References to clergy, church rituals, and Tudor religious practices.
No magic or witchcraft elements.
No occult or demonological content.
Explores class inequality, monarchy, and justice system.
No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Child abuse by father, harsh treatment of the poor, imprisonment.
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