Author(s): Twain, Mark
Reader(s): Jay, Kenneth
Label: Naxos AudioBooks
Genre: Junior Classic Fiction
Period: Romantic
Catalogue No: NA222612
Barcode: 9789626342268
Release Date: 07/2001

TWAIN, M.: Prince and the Pauper (The) (Abridged)

Originally written for children in 1881, The Prince and the Pauper relates the hilarious adventures of Tom Canty, a ragged street urchin who bears a striking resemblance to Edward VI, son of Henry VIII. Longing to experience the fun and excitement of the outside world, the young prince persuades Tom to exchange clothes, and in doing so, the two exchange places in society.

Tracklist

Disc 1
Twain, Mark - Author
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
1 A Tale for Young People of All Ages 01:33
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
2 Tom's Meeting with the Prince 04:17
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
3 One January day, Tom got up hungry 06:45
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
4 The Prince's Troubles Begin 03:33
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
5 Tom as a Patrician 08:19
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
6 Tom receives Instructions 05:26
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
7 The Question of the Seal 02:25
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
8 'About five o'clock, Henry VIII awoke out of an unrefreshing nap...' 04:27
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
9 The Prince in the Toils 07:49
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
10 At Guildhall 04:20
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
11 The Prince and his Deliverer 12:15
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
12 Tom as King 05:45
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
13 'The next day the foreign ambassadors came...' 08:28
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
14 The Prince and the Tramps 03:37
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
Disc 2
1 'After a time...' 09:06
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
2 The Prince and the Hermit 06:52
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
3 'He kept his patient vigil there...' 02:34
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
4 A Victim of Treachery 03:54
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
5 'Softly, softly my prince, wag thy tongue warily...' 06:00
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
6 Hendon Hall 08:26
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
7 Disowned 04:47
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
8 In Prison 06:24
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
9 The Sacrifice 06:18
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
10 The Recognition Procession 06:14
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
11 Coronation Day 08:54
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
12 Edward as King 06:48
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
13 Conclusion 02:24
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)

Total Playing Time: 02:37:40