Mark Twain

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Large Print - The Prince and the Pauper - Grand Type Collector's Edition - Matte Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Beschreibung

Experience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: * 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. * Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. * Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. * Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. A beggar in rags and a prince in silk-what if they exchanged lives? When streetwise Tom Canty meets Edward Tudor, heir to the English throne, their uncanny resemblance tempts them into a harmless switch that instantly spirals out of control. Cast into each other's worlds, Tom must survive the treacherous intrigues of court, while Edward tastes the cruelty of the streets where his royal word means nothing. With deception closing in and danger mounting, both boys rely on courage and wit to reclaim their names before their identities are lost forever. First published in 1881-82, The Prince and the Pauper was Mark Twain's first historical novel and a sharp social satire. Using Tudor England as a mirror for Gilded Age inequities, Twain critiques class privilege, arbitrary justice, and the assumption that nobility comes from birth rather than character. The novel's humane vision and dramatic reversals have inspired countless adaptations for stage and screen, cementing its status as a timeless meditation on empathy, power, and fairness.

Autor

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by his pen name Mark Twain, was born on November 30, 1835, in Florida, Missouri. He spent his formative years in Hannibal, Missouri, a port town on the Mississippi River that would later inspire the fictional town of St. Petersburg in his renowned novels. Twain's early experiences in this vibrant river town deeply influenced his literary works, providing rich material for his vivid storytelling.In his early career, Twain worked as a printer's apprentice and later as a typesetter, contributing articles and humorous sketches to his brother Orion's newspaper. He then trained as a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River, a profession he practiced until the outbreak of the Civil War halted river traffic. These diverse experiences enriched his understanding of American life and culture, which he masterfully depicted in his writings.Twain achieved literary acclaim with works such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), the latter often hailed as the "Great American Novel." His sharp wit and keen observations made him a beloved humorist and social critic, engaging audiences through both his writings and lectures. Twain's legacy endures as a cornerstone of American literature, reflecting the complexities and spirit of the nation during his lifetime.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Revive AI Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 464
• Altersempfehlung: 6 bis 12 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 30mm
• Gewicht: 789g
• ISBN-13: 9781834123509
• ISBN-10: 183412350X
• Artikelnr.: 76020617