Take a journey into old London with CliffsNotes on The Prince and the Pauper as two boys - one the heir to the throne of England and the other the unloved son of a beggar and thief - trade clothes for an afternoon and, as a result, they trade lives as well.

Are you satisfied with your lot in life? You can count on CliffsNotes to help you navigate the themes in The Prince and the Pauper as you think about what might happen if you had the chance to live someone else's existence. You'll also explore the life and background of the author, Mark Twain, and come to understand how he came to write this novel. Other features that help you study include

• An introduction to the novel
• A list of characters
• Insight into Twain's method of characterization
• A review section that tests your knowledge
• A selected bibliography for more study

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