The Prince and the Pauper, Part 6. by Mark Twain

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Author Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Title The Prince and the Pauper, Part 6.
Note Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Prince and the Pauper, Part 6" by Mark Twain is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around two young boys, a prince and a pauper, who accidentally switch places, leading to a series of adventures that explore themes of social class, identity, and the nature of authority. This segment of the novel particularly focuses on the experiences of the prince as he encounters the hardships faced by the lower classes. In this part of the book, the prince, believing he is just a common boy, is thrust into the rough world of vagabonds. He experiences cold, hunger, and the harsh realities of life outside the palace walls. While mingling with the tramps, the prince has to navigate their rough lifestyle, which includes begging and thievery. The narrative builds tension as the prince's innocence clashes with the brutality surrounding him. He finds temporary refuge in a farmhouse but ultimately faces mistreatment. The chapter culminates with him escaping a dangerous situation with a hermit, only to be later captured by his former captors. Throughout this journey, Twain emphasizes the stark contrast between the lives of the rich and the poor, providing thoughtful commentary on the arbitrary nature of social status and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject London (England) -- Fiction
Subject Impostors and imposture -- Fiction
Subject Boys -- Fiction
Subject Social classes -- Fiction
Subject Princes -- Fiction
Subject Edward VI, King of England, 1537-1553 -- Fiction
Subject Poor children -- Fiction
Subject Lookalikes -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 7159
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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