02526cam a22003613u 4500 47030 UtSlPG 20260610134059.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Corbett, Julian Stafford, 1854-1922 Kophetua the Thirteenth Kophetua the 13th Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-10-03 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) "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.) Original publication data not identified Utopias -- Fiction Mate selection -- Fiction Kings and rulers -- Fiction Imaginary places -- Fiction Africa, Central -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47030 87869 87869