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)
1A Tale for Young People of All Ages01:33
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
2Tom's Meeting with the Prince04:17
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
3One January day, Tom got up hungry06:45
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
4The Prince's Troubles Begin03:33
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
5Tom as a Patrician08:19
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
6Tom receives Instructions05:26
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
7The Question of the Seal02:25
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
8'About five o'clock, Henry VIII awoke out of an unrefreshing nap...'04:27
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
9The Prince in the Toils07:49
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
10At Guildhall04:20
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
11The Prince and his Deliverer12:15
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
12Tom as King05:45
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
13'The next day the foreign ambassadors came...'08:28
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
14The Prince and the Tramps03:37
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
Disc 2
1'After a time...'09:06
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
2The Prince and the Hermit06:52
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
3'He kept his patient vigil there...'02:34
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
4A Victim of Treachery03:54
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
5'Softly, softly my prince, wag thy tongue warily...'06:00
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
6Hendon Hall08:26
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
7Disowned04:47
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
8In Prison06:24
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
9The Sacrifice06:18
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
10The Recognition Procession06:14
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
11Coronation Day08:54
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
12Edward as King06:48
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)
13Conclusion02:24
Jay, Kenneth (Reader)

Total Playing Time: 02:37:40