Mark Twain

The Prince and the Pauper Annotated Mark Twain

The Prince and the Pauper is a novel by American author Mark Twain. Two boys, one an urchin from London's filthy lanes, the other a prince born in a lavish palace, unwittingly trade identities. Originally written as a story for children, The Prince and the Pauper is a classic novel for adults as well through its stinging attack on the ageless human folly of attempting to measure true worth by outer appearances.