What literary works reference whipping boys?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Whipping Boy
Whipping boys are referenced in several literary works, notably in "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman, which tells the story of a boy who takes the punishment for a prince. Additionally, they appear in historical contexts in works like "The Prince and the Pauper" by Mark Twain, and are often mentioned in discussions of royal education and punishment.