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Title: Kophetua the Thirteenth

Alternate Title: Kophetua the 13th

Note: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Kophetua the Thirteenth" by Julian Stafford Corbett is a historical romance written in the late 19th century. The book is set in the fictional colony of Oneiria and follows the story of King Kophetua XIII, whose reign is marked by unusual political dynamics and personal struggles regarding duty, love, and the expectations placed upon him. The narrative blends elements of political satire and romantic intrigue centered around the king, his chancellor, Turbo, and the enigmatic Mademoiselle de Tricotrin. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the idyllic yet stagnant life in Oneiria, once founded on the principles of the Renaissance but now mired in political apathy and an effective lack of conflict. Kophetua XIII deeply yearns for purpose and moral engagement, feeling trapped in a political landscape devoid of excitement or challenges. As he grapples with personal dissatisfaction and the looming pressure of marriage, the arrival of Mademoiselle de Tricotrin creates a shift, prompting him to reflect on his responsibilities and desires. The opening chapters set the stage for a rich exploration of societal structures, the clash of ideals, and the personal awakening of a king in search of meaning in his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Corbett, Julian Stafford, 1854-1922

EBook No.: 47030

Published: Oct 3, 2014

Downloads: 72

Language: English

Subject: Utopias -- Fiction

Subject: Mate selection -- Fiction

Subject: Kings and rulers -- Fiction

Subject: Imaginary places -- Fiction

Subject: Africa, Central -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Kophetua the Thirteenth

Alternate Title: Kophetua the 13th

Note: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Shaun Pinder, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Kophetua the Thirteenth" by Julian Stafford Corbett is a historical romance written in the late 19th century. The book is set in the fictional colony of Oneiria and follows the story of King Kophetua XIII, whose reign is marked by unusual political dynamics and personal struggles regarding duty, love, and the expectations placed upon him. The narrative blends elements of political satire and romantic intrigue centered around the king, his chancellor, Turbo, and the enigmatic Mademoiselle de Tricotrin. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the idyllic yet stagnant life in Oneiria, once founded on the principles of the Renaissance but now mired in political apathy and an effective lack of conflict. Kophetua XIII deeply yearns for purpose and moral engagement, feeling trapped in a political landscape devoid of excitement or challenges. As he grapples with personal dissatisfaction and the looming pressure of marriage, the arrival of Mademoiselle de Tricotrin creates a shift, prompting him to reflect on his responsibilities and desires. The opening chapters set the stage for a rich exploration of societal structures, the clash of ideals, and the personal awakening of a king in search of meaning in his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Corbett, Julian Stafford, 1854-1922

EBook No.: 47030

Published: Oct 3, 2014

Downloads: 72

Language: English

Subject: Utopias -- Fiction

Subject: Mate selection -- Fiction

Subject: Kings and rulers -- Fiction

Subject: Imaginary places -- Fiction

Subject: Africa, Central -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.