The Prince and the Pauper is a novel by American author Mark Twain. ILLUSTRATED

Set in 1537, this historical fiction follows the lives of two boys who look alike: Tom Canty, a pauper from a troubled home, and Prince Edward, the son of King Henry VIII. Tom dreams of a better life and is inspired by a local priest to learn to read and write. Their fateful encounter at the palace gates leads to a thrilling adventure as they navigate each other's vastly different worlds, highlighting themes of social class and identity.