The Prince and the Pauper: Illustrated Edition (Digitally

The Prince and the Pauper: Illustrated Edition (Digitally Retouched, Unabridged, Table of Contents)

The Prince and the Pauper is a novel by Mark Twain. It was first published in 1881 in Canada before its 1882 publication in the United States. The book represents Twain's first attempt at historical fiction. Set in 1547, the novel 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, London, and Prince Edward, son of Henry VIII of England. (Quote from wikipedia.org)

About the Author

Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
Samuel Langhorne Clemens... better known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American humorist, satirist, lecturer and writer. Twain is most noted for his novels Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which has since been called the Great American Novel, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. He is also known for his quotations. During his lifetime, Clemens became a friend to presidents, artists, leading industrialists and European royalty.

Clemens enjoyed immense public popularity, and his keen wit and incisive satire earned him praise from both critics and peers. American author William Faulkner called Twain 'the father of American literature.' (Quote from wikipedia.org)

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
http://www.forgottenbooks.org
Country USA
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2011-05-24
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2011-05-24
Format	Kindle eBook

The Prince and the Pauper: Illustrated Edition (Digitally Retouched, Unabridged, Table of Contents)

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