About the Book: The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain is a timeless historical adventure and social satire set in sixteenth-century England. When Prince Edward and Tom Canty, two identical boys from vastly different worlds, unexpectedly meet, they decide to switch identities. The royal prince experiences the hardships of poverty, while the penniless Tom is thrust into the world of royalty. Their extraordinary adventure exposes the inequalities and rigid social hierarchy of Tudor England through humour, action and wit. A beloved classic for readers of all ages, this unabridged edition brings Twain’s enduring story of identity, justice, friendship and social class to a new generation.