The Prince and the Pauper, Part 4.

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The Prince and the Pauper, Part 4.

by Mark Twain

EN·~53 minutes·3 chapters

Chapters

3 total

THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER

0:01

by Mark Twain Part Four

0:40

ILLUSTRATIONS

53:08

Description

The story follows a royal child who, through a strange twist of fate, finds himself trading places with a street‑wise beggar. Forced to survive in the crowded alleys and markets of Tudor London, he discovers how ordinary people live, love, and suffer. The experience sharpens his sense of justice and opens his eyes to the kingdom’s hidden hardships.

When the boy finally slips away from a hostile mob, he and his loyal protector race toward the iconic London Bridge. Amid the bustling shops and crowded walkways, the crowd’s cry—“The king is dead! Long live Edward VI!”—hits him like a thunderclap. Grief for the lost monarch mingles with an unexpected surge of pride as he realizes the weight of the crown now rests on his young shoulders. The vivid portrait of the bridge as a self‑contained town adds a colorful backdrop to his dawning responsibility.

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Language

en

Duration

~53 minutes (51K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

Jul 3, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

1835–1910

A master of wit, adventure, and social criticism, Mark Twain transformed American storytelling with unforgettable characters and a sharp, unmistakable voice. His journeys from the Mississippi River to the literary world shaped classics that still captivate listeners today.

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