The Prince and the Pauper: Vintage Classics ( Annotated ) By Mark Twain. by Mark Twain

The Prince and the Pauper: Vintage Classics ( Annotated ) By Mark Twain.

Mark Twain

122 pages first pub 1881 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous medium-paced
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For readers who delight in tales of mistaken identity, royal intrigue, and the timeless struggle between fate and fortune, The Prince and the Pauper: Vintage Classics (Annotated) by Mark Twain is a captivating read that will transport you to 16th-century England, where the lines between high and low are blurred and anything can happen.

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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, a...

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3.57
based on 4,486 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 84%

lighthearted: 38%

funny: 33%

hopeful: 19%

informative: 17%

reflective: 17%

emotional: 16%

dark: 14%

challenging: 13%

inspiring: 10%

relaxing: 5%

sad: 5%

tense: 5%

mysterious: 2%


Pace

22% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
22% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

36% of readers chose Plot
29% of readers chose A mix
34% of readers chose Character
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Strong character development?

72% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

70% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

47% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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