Mark Twain's iconic novel, 'The Prince and the Pauper,' is a captivating narrative that explores themes of social injustice, identity, and the stark realities of class distinction in 16th-century England. It tells the fascinating story of two boys, Edward Tudor, the Prince of Wales, and Tom Canty, a pauper from Offal Court, who are remarkably similar in appearance. A chance encounter leads them to impulsively swap clothes and, by extension, their lives. This switch thrusts the Prince into the harsh world of poverty and the pauper into the luxurious, yet restrictive, life of royalty, offering both an invaluable perspective on the other's existence and highlighting Twain's masterful critique of societal norms.