The Prince and the Pauper (1882)

I loved the details in this book a lot. I could really see the dirty details of London in that era, from the description. ( )

I really like this story and sometimes it is just good to go back and re-read the classics. Plenty of good social commentary in here but it is a great story too.

i'm a big fan of mark twain and this is a nice, simple read with a good message for kids about identity, self image, and morality. and a good dig on (some) privilege and oppression to boot. i do hope for a bit more from him usually, though, but give him slack because this isn't a book meant only for adults to read. ( )

The basic story line offered so much potential for compelling social commentary. However, Twain's effort really accomplished little more than a mildly entertaining novel. While an enjoyable read, particularly for its description of 16th century English society, I was disappointed at the lack of sophistication. ( )

Great book on the story of two boys who switch roles and how superstitious thinking killed and tortured the innocent do to religious dogma. Mark twain brings to light what London was like in the 16th century a upper class ruled over the poor and undereducated. The illustrated original edition is more realistic and goes well with the story as should be. ( )