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Title: The Prince of Graustark
Note: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Etext produced by Duncan Harrod, Juliet Sutherland, Charles
Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
HTML file produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Prince of Graustark" by George Barr McCutcheon is a novel that was likely written in the early 20th century. The story introduces Mr. and Mrs. Blithers, a wealthy couple who are ambitiously planning to secure a titled husband for their daughter, Maud. The arrival of a young prince from the small European principality of Graustark throws their plans into a frenzy, as they see an opportunity to elevate their social standing and perhaps even facilitate a royal marriage. At the start of the book, Mr. and Mrs. Blithers are embroiled in a spirited discussion about their daughter’s future, contemplating the merits of marrying her off to nobility. The dialogue reveals the power dynamics in their relationship, showcasing Mr. Blithers' domineering personality and Mrs. Blithers' behind-the-scenes manipulation. The opening sets a comedic tone as the couple navigates their aspirations, while the introduction of Prince Robin hints at forthcoming romantic entanglements and social misadventures, suggesting an entertaining mix of romance, humor, and social commentary throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: McCutcheon, George Barr, 1866-1928
EBook No.: 6353
Published: Aug 1, 2004
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Europe -- Fiction
Subject: Princes -- Fiction
Subject: Courts and courtiers -- Fiction
Subject: Graustark (Imaginary place) -- Fiction
Subject: Imaginary places -- Europe, Eastern -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Prince of Graustark
Note: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Etext produced by Duncan Harrod, Juliet Sutherland, Charles
Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
HTML file produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Prince of Graustark" by George Barr McCutcheon is a novel that was likely written in the early 20th century. The story introduces Mr. and Mrs. Blithers, a wealthy couple who are ambitiously planning to secure a titled husband for their daughter, Maud. The arrival of a young prince from the small European principality of Graustark throws their plans into a frenzy, as they see an opportunity to elevate their social standing and perhaps even facilitate a royal marriage. At the start of the book, Mr. and Mrs. Blithers are embroiled in a spirited discussion about their daughter’s future, contemplating the merits of marrying her off to nobility. The dialogue reveals the power dynamics in their relationship, showcasing Mr. Blithers' domineering personality and Mrs. Blithers' behind-the-scenes manipulation. The opening sets a comedic tone as the couple navigates their aspirations, while the introduction of Prince Robin hints at forthcoming romantic entanglements and social misadventures, suggesting an entertaining mix of romance, humor, and social commentary throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: McCutcheon, George Barr, 1866-1928
EBook No.: 6353
Published: Aug 1, 2004
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Europe -- Fiction
Subject: Princes -- Fiction
Subject: Courts and courtiers -- Fiction
Subject: Graustark (Imaginary place) -- Fiction
Subject: Imaginary places -- Europe, Eastern -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.