| Author |
Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris), 1859-1920 |
| Author |
Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel), 1869-1933 |
| Illustrator |
Guipon, Leon |
| Title |
The Princess Virginia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, D Alexander and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Princess Virginia" by C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson is a romance novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Princess Virginia, a spirited young woman who grapples with the pressures of her royal obligations and her romantic ideals, particularly her infatuation with the Emperor of Rhaetia, Leopold. The tale explores themes of love, identity, and the challenges faced by a royal in a modern world. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a lively conversation between Princess Virginia and her mother, the Grand Duchess, about marriage and the roles of women in royal society. Virginia's rebellious spirit emerges as she expresses her disinterest in a dull suitor while revealing her secret admiration for Leopold, the Emperor. As the chapter unfolds, the Grand Duchess conveys the complexities and expectations of royal marriages, highlighting Virginia's desire for love over duty. This dynamic is enriched by Virginia’s boldness, emphasizing her struggle between societal conventions and her yearning for true affection, establishing the premise for a compelling adventure that intertwines royal life with personal longing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
29715 |
| Release Date |
Aug 17, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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