The Princess (Masterplots, Revised Second Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Alfred, Lord Tennyson
- First Published: 1847
- Type of Work: Poetry
- Principal Characters: Walter Vivian, The Poet, Lilia, Five College Students, The Prince, The King, Cyril, Florian, Princess Ida, King Gama, Arac, Psyche, Blanche, Aglaia, Melissa
- Genres: Poetry, Narrative poetry
- Subjects: Nineteenth century, England or English people, Women’s issues, Women, Victorian era or Victorianism, Princes or princesses
The Story:
Prologue. The poet and five college companions joined their friend Walter Vivian on his father’s estate, where they viewed the exhibition of a neighboring institute, of which Walter’s father was patron. A book of family history relating the courage of a female ancestor inspired Lilia, Walter’s sister, to speak out for women’s rights, particularly that of education. Walter mentioned how at college the seven friends had told chain stories to pass away the time; Lilia suggested that they tell such a story now. Walter agreed and decided that Lilia would be...
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