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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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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Moods

adventurous 82%
lighthearted 40%
funny 30%
hopeful 17%
informative 16%
reflective 15%
emotional 14%
challenging 13%
dark 11%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 5%
sad 4%
tense 3%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 23%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 36% | Character: 34% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 7%

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