The Prince and the Pauper

Author: Twain, Mark

Synopsis:

In "The Prince and the Pauper," two boys from vastly different backgrounds, one a prince and the other a pauper, accidentally switch places and find themselves thrust into each other's lives. As they navigate the challenges of their new identities, they uncover the stark contrasts between the privileged and the impoverished, and the power of empathy and understanding in a society driven by appearances. With their lives hanging in the balance, the boys must find a way to reclaim their true identities and restore order to their world.

Genres: Historical fiction, adventure, coming-of-age

Themes: Identity, social class, empathy, the power of perception

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