The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain

The Prince and the Pauper

Mark Twain with Everett H. Emerson

240 pages • first pub 1881 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous medium-paced
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This treasured historical satire, played out in two very different socioeconomic worlds of 16th-century England, centers around the lives of two boys born in London on the same day: Edward, Prince of Wales and Tom Canty, a street beggar. During a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,238 reviews

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%

Average rating

3.58

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