1. The prince and the pauper
"The Prince and The Pauper" is a satirical short story set in 16th century England, written by the master of short stories, Mark Twain. ... As we all know the story tells of the royal prince (Edward Tudor) and the lowly pauper (Tom Canty), their eventual role reversal and the problems it creates. ... Throughout his journey Edward comes in contact with many victims of his fathers vicious rule, a few examples are a farmer who lost an ear as a result of begging for food for his starving daughters, an old spinster sentenced to hang for stealing a piece of yarn, and in specific two kind, gentle wom...
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