Housman, Laurence 1865-1959 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "King John of Jingalo: The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties" by Laurence Housman is a satirical novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life of King John of Jingalo, a monarch portrayed as well-meaning yet ineffectual, grappling with the burdens of a constitutional crisis and the pressures of modern governance. It highlights his relationships, particularly with his wife and son, while exposing the disconnect between his royal duties and the realities faced by his subjects. The opening of the story provides a glimpse into the domestic life of King John and Queen Alicia, detailing their morning routine and the contrast between their personalities. The King is depicted as anxious and overburdened by his role, struggling to connect with the political realities of his kingdom, while the Queen is portrayed as more grounded and content in her social responsibilities. The narrative hints at a brewing constitutional crisis that challenges John's understanding of his position and governance. As he prepares for a Council meeting, he wrestles with feelings of incompetence and isolation, setting the stage for the unfolding political drama and the exploration of his character's development throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-06-04 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Kings and rulers -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18498 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18498 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133431.0 18498