They decide to switch clothes “temporarily”. There the two boys get to know one another, fascinated by each other’s life and their uncanny resemblance they were born on the same day. Coming too close in his intense excitement, Tom is nearly caught and beaten by the Royal Guards however, Edward stops them and invites Tom into his palace chamber.

Loitering around the palace gates one day, he sees a prince (the Prince of Wales – Edward VI). Tom Canty, youngest son of a poor family living in Offal Court, London, has always aspired to a better life, encouraged by the local priest (who has taught him to read and write). 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 Henry VIII. The novel represents Twain’s first attempt at historical fiction. It was first published in 1881 in Canada, before its 1882 publication in the United States. If you need more photos or have any questions please ask before purchasing.The Prince and the Pauper is a novel by American author Mark Twain. So always look at the items details section and please take time to review all pictures provided as they constitute the critical part of this item description. Please understand that this particular item may have rust, nicks, scratches, creases, tears, post marks, coloring, writing, staining, foxing, fading, soft corners, rips tears, curling, cracked or missing pieces, and possibly have various other issues.

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Twain prince and the pauper