The Prince and the Pauper

Published: Feb. 13, 2019, 6 a.m.

b'We hope you enjoy this preview of an episode from our back catalog available to our premium subscribers. Originally published in 1881, \\u201cThe Prince and the Pauper\\u201d was Twain\\u2019s first attempt at historical fiction. In the novel, two boys identical in appearance exchange identities. Although written for children, \\u201cThe Prince and the Pauper" is a critique of social inequality and has been adapted for the screen and television a number of times.\\xa0To unlock full episodes, ad-free listening, and more, please go to\\xa0snoozecast.com/plus.\\n\\n\\u2014 read by \'M\' \\u2014\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'