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Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket A beggar in rags and a prince in silk-what if they traded places? When streetwise Tom Canty and heir to the throne Edward Tudor discover they share an uncanny resemblance, a playful experiment turns into a life-altering mistake. Cast into each other's worlds, the pauper struggles to survive the treachery of court life while the prince faces the cruelty of the streets, where his royal word means nothing. With deception closing in and time running out, they must outwit their enemies before their true identities are lost forever. Mark Twain's The Prince and the Pauper is more than a tale of mistaken identity-it's a sharp critique of social inequality in Tudor England. By swapping a beggar and a prince, Twain exposes the rigid class structures that define power, privilege, and justice. Through vivid storytelling, he challenges the notion that nobility comes from birth rather than character. This timeless novel remains a powerful reflection on wealth, poverty, and the human capacity for empathy.

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Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by his pen name Mark Twain, was born on November 30, 1835, in Florida, Missouri. He spent his formative years in Hannibal, Missouri, a port town on the Mississippi River that would later inspire the fictional town of St. Petersburg in his renowned novels. Twain's early experiences in this vibrant river town deeply influenced his literary works, providing rich material for his vivid storytelling.In his early career, Twain worked as a printer's apprentice and later as a typesetter, contributing articles and humorous sketches to his brother Orion's newspaper. He then trained as a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River, a profession he practiced until the outbreak of the Civil War halted river traffic. These diverse experiences enriched his understanding of American life and culture, which he masterfully depicted in his writings.Twain achieved literary acclaim with works such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), the latter often hailed as the ""Great American Novel."" His sharp wit and keen observations made him a beloved humorist and social critic, engaging audiences through both his writings and lectures. Twain's legacy endures as a cornerstone of American literature, reflecting the complexities and spirit of the nation during his lifetime.

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