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The Prince and the Pauper

by Mark Twain · 1881

Classics · ranked #145 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

When young Edward VI of England and a poor boy who resembles him exchange places, each learns something about the other's very different station in life. Includes a brief biography of the author.

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The verdict

Category
Classics
First published
1881 · 1880s
Author
Mark Twain
Standing
Recommended

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